Alpine Observer - Myrtleford Times 170523

Getting washed away

Concerns raised over erosion and impacts on local waterways caused by mass tree-felling C i d i d i l l d b f lli

LOCAL environmentalists

have raised concerns over potential erosion on steep pine plantation sites in the Ovens Valley, potentially undermining efforts by local groups to improve riparian sites and the health of local waterways.

Cam Walker, campaigns cocoordinator for environmental organisation Friends of the Earth, said he sent a letter to HVP Plantations in April outlining concerns over the mass clearing of vegetation by the company, but even after sending follow-up emails he has received no response.

The letter, sighted by the

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Myrtleford Times/Alpine Observer, said there was significant potential for mass erosion across the North East from blanket clearing of slopes due to harvesting.

It asks HVP to commit to planting native plant species on drainage lines - where water naturally collects and runs down the steep hills - and exclude these areas from future harvesting to prevent erosion.

“We feel that this is a reasonable proposal which will protect soils, improve water quality and reduce erosion from harvested slopes, and increase local biodiversity while allowing HVP to continue with its planting and harvesting activities,” the letter reads.

Martyn Paterson, vice president of the Upper Ovens Landcare, said he has seen first-hand the silting up of the decommissioned reservoir at Baker’s Gully, which purportedly is habitat for platypus, and said the clearing of pine plantations

was partly to blame.

“Little or no vegetation has been left,” he said.

“As it’s on a hillside, we have to look at the consequences of what happens when water hits those areas.”

Mr Paterson said new housing developments nearby would also be causing erosion.

“We have to be cautious when building plots - levelling off of the block for development - to make sure that those blocks don’t erode away into watercourses,” he said.

Mr Paterson and Mr Walker, who lives part-time in Dinner Plain, said they understood

the pine industry was important to the local economy.

“We understand you are going to harvest them and you’re going to replant them, let’s just make it less erosion and slightly more sustainable in that next cycle,” Mr Walker said.

Mick Evans, HVP Plantations northern region general manager, said HVP and many members of the community share interests in the care for protection of soil, water, native flora and fauna, cultural heritage and recreation values.

“Operations are planned and implemented with appropriate methods to match indi-

vidual site conditions,” he said.

“This includes employing the right plant, equipment and expertise for managing steep and complex sites in our Ovens Valley plantations.

“HVP’s high standard of environmental stewardship is demonstrated through our voluntary participation in two separate sustainable forest management certification schemes.

“HVP has been dual certified continuously to these programs since 2007.”

North East Catchment Management Authority declined to comment.

EVENT organisers Tony Strachan, Lory Torriero and Renata Armishaw were selling raffle tickets last week for this year’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Bright Senior Citizens Centre tomorrow morning.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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POSITIVE CONVERSATION

Almost ready to play

THE Myrtleford Toy Library is nearly up and running, thanks to a group of enterprising parents and the help of the Rosewhite Country Women’s Association (CWA).

President of the new Myrtleford Toy Library committee, Emma Cunneen, said they are hoping to start the toy library at the end of the month or in early June at the Myrtleford Senior Citizens Centre.

Ms Cunneen said they have a range of toys available, including climbing frames, scooters, pushers and dolls.

“A bit of everything really,” she said.

Membership fees cost $30

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a year for volunteers, grandparents and concession cardholders, and $40 a year for non-volunteers.

“All you have to do is fill out the membership form, pay your membership fee, and then you just come to the borrowing sessions and you’re able to borrow seven toys a fortnight that then get returned the next fortnight,” Ms Cunneen said.

She said volunteering would involve helping clean,

Parents looking forward to reopening of local toy library gpgyy

sign out, and put out and pack away toys for the library sessions.

Ms Cunneen also said the library could be an important social space for young parents.

“We’re really excited to start this service back up because we think it’s an awesome way for young families to connect with each other,” she said.

“We’re hoping that it’s a bit of a support service and a physical meeting place for young families to come and get to know each other.”

According to Ms Cunneen, the library will run every first and third Saturday and Tuesday of the month, from 10-11:30am on Saturday and 10-11am on Tuesday.

Rosewhite CWA member Chris McCracken said the CWA decided to help the library re-form by finding local parents, assisting with forming a committee and providing advice on issues like insurance and registration with Toy Libraries Australia (TLA).

“We thought it would take quite a few months but the

moment we approached Emma, who had already contacted TLA, we found many interested people eager to start it,” she said.

“Within weeks it is registered, insured and up and running under the guidance of the first committee formed.

“We shall continue to be engaged, give advice if asked for and help with volunteering when needed.

“Some of the CWA members are taking up a grandparent subscription.”

According to Ms McCrack-

en, the library started in the mid-1980s but stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ellie Dawkins, mother of a one year old toddler, said she was looking forward to the toy library starting again, as children can quickly grow bored of new toys.

“Not to have to buy them all and then sell them on or give them away, that will be great,” she said.

More detail on the toy library is available at https:// myrtleford.mibase.com.au/ home/index.php.

LA FIERA READY TO ROLL

PLAYTIME: Myrtleford parents and kids are looking forward to the reopening of the Myrtleford Toy Library.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Gardening girls receive volunteering award

THE Mount Beauty Gardening Girls have been awarded the 2023 Bernece Delany Volunteer Award for helping develop and maintain the Mount Beauty Hospital gardens over the last 10 years, as well as fundraising for the hospital. Apart from gardening, the team raise funds through the sale of potted plants at the Hospital Op Shop, which support new initiatives and projects including garden furniture, shade sails, courtyard gardens, sculptures, indoor pot plants and rock edging.

The gardening team will receive a $500 donation to give to a community group of their choice.

Cabaret and Comedy Festival wows audiences

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Mother‘s Day weekend saw the return of the Bright Cabaret and Comedy festival to the Bright Courthouse, where the courthouse‘s new upgrades helped bring to life the artistry on display

According to Bright Cabaret and Comedy Festival treasurer Jenny Packham, audiences were treated to world class international per-

formers and comedians, like Dolly Diamond, Louisa Fitzhardinge, and Patrick Collins.

Ms Packham said it was important to provide quality local entertainment, which is otherwise only accessible through significant travel.

“To have this in our backyard is so important,” she said.

“A lot of people can‘t access this type of entertainment because it is at least an hour‘s drive, and a return

trip, to Wangaratta.”

The courthouse has been the site of several recent upgrades, including overhead rigging, LED stage lighting, live streaming cameras and new seating.

Ms Packham said audiences were pleased to see the new improvements at the courthouse, while the new equipment meant artists were better able to realise their performance.

“It was easier to bring artists from out of town into the venue,” Ms Packham said.

“To be in an intimate venue like the courthouse – it‘s something that‘s quite unique.”

Ms Packham said they are already planning for next year‘s festival.

“Keep the Mother‘s Day weekend free and we welcome anyone who wants to join the team as a sponsor or volunteer,” she said.

The Bernece Delany Volunteer Award commenced in 2014 and recognises volunteers who exemplify the generosity of volunteering and selflessly give their time and talent to benefit others in the Alpine community.

Alpine Health also acknowledged runner up Georgie Nolan, who has been volunteering with Alpine Leisure Group in Myrtleford for 13 years.

Alpine resort businesses struggle with staffing accommodation

SNOW season at the Alpine Shire resorts may look a little different this year, with a shortage of accommodation for staff causing a range of issues for local businesses.

Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Logan said COVID, the rising cost of living and the landslip on Bogong High Plains Road were among the causes of the lack of beds for staff

“The landslip put out 150 beds which is quite a big impact and the increase of value of holiday accommodation has meant owners are renting to holiday markets rather than staff,” she said.

“We know there are some larger employers on the mountain struggling to house all their staffing needs and part of that is also rental prices going up exponentially following COVID.

“It‘s now around $7000 a bed per person, just for renting for 16 weeks; a couple of years ago that was $5000 and only $3500 before that.

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“Ironically this has been an issue for a number of years before COVID; we‘ve been looking at a number of options in terms of building key worker housing on the mountain, both year round and seasonal, but because of the limited availability of sites or just time and cost of building, nothing will be a quick solution.

“We need governments to provide funding or streamline this process to get permits in place so we can get things moving a lot quicker.

“Hopefully, they‘ll recognise these places as major destination locations and we need priority due to the influx of demand.

“We also want to appeal to prop-

erty owners to consider providing rental accommodation for staff so we can keep providing services people are used to; not only in the alps but places in Bright or Mount Beauty.”

Ms Logan said the lack of accommodation may affect the services provided over ski season.

“We might see some services limited and we‘ll definitely need more patience from people because we won‘t have the full compliment of staff,” she said.

“We also need to be mindful of flu and COVID still around so that will put additional impact with business owners already running establishments closer to home.

Mount Hotham Chamber of Commerce president Steve Belli said there is “next to nothing” for staff

“The larger guys like Vail Resorts have got their own accommodation buildings but even they are short, so forsmallerbusinessesit‘simpossible

to find anything,” he said.

“From personal experience and talking to other businesses there is next to nothing; places like Omeo have starting to come onto the market in terms of staff accomodation and its better than nothing even if it‘s not on the mountain.

“But that brings different issues with staff travelling in the snow, late at night after shifts so its a safety concern; especially a lot of staff are younger and don‘t have the necessary experience.

“One of the main reasons is COVID has changed the market in terms of properties being sold up here during those few years and a lot of people isolated here as restrictions weren‘t as tough most of the time and when they left they turned it into short term rentals.

“You can‘t begrudge people doing that with todays interest rates as people have to afford those properties but it‘s tricky.

“The only real way of getting

around it is purpose built staff accommodation and a reality of government understanding that‘s what needs to happen and working together with industry and property developers and financiers to try make it happen.”

Mr Belli said there are already businesses who have closed for the season, and permanently, due to the issues raised.

“Most will have different opening hours and different service offerings based on the coverage they‘ve got for staff,” he said.

“We still want to make sure guests turn up and have a good experience but they‘ll modify what we‘re doing or they won‘t have a good experience and may not come back.

“There‘s really nothing in the short term to fix it; resort management are looking at possible land to open up for building staff accommodation; as is the alpine shire and Dinner Plain, but in terms of anything for this season there‘s nothing.”

ON SHOW: Bright Cabaret and Comedy Festival treasurer Jenny Packham said the Dolly Diamond show on Thursday night was sold out.

Lunch urges conversation and connection

By BRODIE EVERIST

AN estimated 90 people attended the Myrtleford Football Netball Club’s mental health luncheon last Saturday, as part of the club’s annual mental health round, featuring advocate Mitch McPherson speaking on his experiences with suicide.

Mr McPherson talked on the loss of his 18-yearold brother, Ty, to suicide over ten years ago, and some of the warnings he wished he noticed before his brother’s death, like withdrawing from family and a shift in eating habits.

“Was Ty struggling, everyone wanted to know,” Mr McPherson said.

“Our answer in the first few weeks and months was absolutely not.

“But in the last two weeks, for six or seven nights we had dinner, he stayed in his room.

“Particularly in that last week we barely saw him.

“Signs were every-

where.”

Mr McPherson outlined several simple strategies for improving mental health for ourselves and those around us, such as engaging in conversations, being willing to listen when people open up about their feelings, and finding friends or family

we can turn to when we are struggling with mental health.

“Engage in conversations because conversations lead to connection,” he said.

“Anyone that makes an attempt on their life, or is struggling with mental health issues, will say

that their connection goes down the gurgler - it is so important that we stay connected.”

Speaking before the luncheon, MFNC vice president John Pryor said while the talk would touch on difficult subjects, the aim was to destigmatise conversations around

mental health.

“Sometimes we need to go a bit deeper in order to inform and educate people about what’s best for everyone,” he said.

Mr Pryor, who is also chair of the club’s wellbeing team, said more organisations had joined the mental health week as a means of supporting their own staff, including companies like Hop Products Australia.

“Other organizations are starting to look at it and say this is a valid way of supporting our staff to make sure that they’re mentally well,” he said.

Held between the Myrtleford Saints and the Yarrawonga Pigeons, the club’s annual Mental Health round sees the winning team take home the #Bekindtoyourmind shield.

Yarrawonga won the shield for their third year, winning six of eight games over both clubs’ netball and football grades.

Council requesting Bright speed limit reduction

THE Alpine Shire Council is preparing a request to the Department of Transport (DoT) to extend the 60kp/h section along the Great Alpine Road at the western entrance to Bright.

Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth said council’s request for the speed limit change reflects the community’s sentiment to minimise any potential impact to the gateway trees by an intersection leading into the Bright Valley development.

“Currently, two of the

three proposed intersections for the entrance to the development falls within the 80kp/h zone,” Cr Forsyth said.

“If the request to extend the 60kp/h zone is supported by the Department of Transport, it will mean that the intersections under design will be for 60kp/h speed zones, rather than 80kp/h zones.

“Standard treatments for 60kp/h zones are smaller in area than their 80kp/h equivalents.

“This reduction in

area may help minimise the impact on the trees.”

According to council, a speed limit reduction would also improve cyclist and pedestrian safety along this section of the Great Alpine Road, with the gateway trees a popular place for visitors to stop and take photos.

Cr Forsyth said while council is requesting the speed limit change, there are guidelines for speed zones that will inform the DoT’s response to this request.

“Making a request

doesn’t guarantee the speed limit change will definitely happen,” he said.

“Arterial network decisions are complex, and standardised treatments and consistency across speed zone implementations are important in providing a consistent and safe driving environment.”

According to council, if the DoT supports a speed limit change, how far the 60kp/h zone will be extended will be determined by the department.

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BE KIND TO YOUR MIND: Mental health advocate Mitch McPherson (far right) with (from left) Myrtleford P12 College principal Zlatko Pear, Marian College student wellbeing leader Megan Fullwood, managing director of North East Civil Construction Glenn Clarke and MFNC vice president John Pryor at the MFNC mental health luncheon last Saturday.

DAMAGED: Myrtleford’s Cundy Park playground has been closed due to alleged vandalism.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Please give to this year’s Red Shield Appeal

WHAT would you say if I told you that Australian kids are going without meals because their mothers can’t afford the weekly grocery shop?

Or missing school because there’s not enough money to put fuel in the car after paying rent?

Indeed, some mums are skipping meals almost daily, just so they can feed their kids and keep a safe roof over their heads.

In such a ‘lucky’ country like Australia, this is difficult to believe but sadly, it is the reality for more and more people.

There are countless heartbreaking stories from around the country.

Loving mothers who are going without basic essentials like food, fuel, and electricity - let alone extras like “new shoes”, “school clothes”, “better toothpaste”, or “birthday presents”.

I quote these items as they are taken directly from stories from our clients.

One 28 year old mother we are supporting said that when there is nothing to eat, she sells something of her own to get by that week.

“I get paid fortnightly so I shop when I get paid and always run

READY TO SING: Myrtleford’s With One Voice Choir will be performing at the Bright ‘Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market’ on May 20 from 11-11:30am. Locals interested in joining the group can contact

out no matter how much I buy,” she said.

“All our mental health has declined.”

As I read through stories from people we have supported, one word catches my attention - a 34 year old mum says she feels like a “failure”.

Imagine skipping meals, giving everything you can to your children, yet thinking yourself a failure.

She isn’t a failure at all.

She’s a person doing the best they can with what they have, who needs a leg up to get

through these tough times.

Someone who shouldn’t struggle alone.

So, considering this, I would say that we, the wider Australian community, need to take action.

Let’s not fail that hardworking mother.

I would ask anyone who is able to please give to this year’s Red Shield Appeal.

I know times are tough and money is tight, but sparing $10, or even $20 or $50, makes a pivotal difference.

That gift could be the reason

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a child doesn’t miss a meal - or a mother doesn’t starve so her kids can eat.

It could be the reason that nobody struggles alonebecause, I think you’ll agree, nobody should.

To donate to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from The Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

You can also donate at any Salvos Store.

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Rudi Katterl on 0417 133 293. The choir rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm at the Myrtleford St. Paul’s Church hall.

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Lions ready for a good showing

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Myrtleford Lions are holding an Italian film night at Education Myrtleford Performing Arts Centre (EMPAC) this Saturday at 6pm as part of the La Fiera Festival.

They will be showing the 2022 comedy ‘Belli Ciao’, which follows the reuniting of two former high school friends after one chose a life in cosmopolitan Milan, and the other became a doctor in the less-industrialised Southern Italy.

Partly written by Italian comedy duo Pio e Amedeo , the film reportedly explores a common

dilemma for many Italian youth - to stay in their home regions or move north for more opportunity.

“It’s a feel-good show,” organiser Lyn Emannueli said.

The film begins at 7pm, but patrons are welcome to arrive at 6pm for beer, wine and mingling, and a light supper will also be served afterwards in the foyer.

The $15 tickets will go towards the children’s entertainment provided in the La Fiera Festival.

Ms Emanuelli said they are hoping to get around 120 people for the event.

“After the singing and the dancing at La Fiera during the day they can settle down and watch a movie and have a glass of wine,” she said.

Stephen and Maria Wheeler, who will be helping cater on the night, said they are looking forward to it.

“It’s a good part of La Fiera, especially for the Italian community to come here,” Mr Wheeler said.

Tickets can be booked online at https://www.trybooking. com/CHBTW.

They can also be purchased at the door (cash only), and the film will feature English subtitles.

James Mele demonstrating sausage and salami making so there are still tickets for

“Another activity on Sunday worth mentioning is the open house at the Old splay

“There’ll be the usual children’s activity hub in Jubilee Park with face painting, a photo booth and a balloon artist which is

John said all of the events premium Saturday event, but tickets can be bought at the

“We’re expecting great crowds over the er

ability strategy; all stallholders over the

“It’s a big thing for us and everything

now, there are community services jobs available where you can make a difference, helping people who have a disability, families fleeing violence, and children and families who need care and support. Plus, there is a jobs guarantee for new graduates in priority areas.

CINEMATIC: Stephen and Maria Wheeler are looking forward to the Myrtleford Lions’ showing of ‘Belli Ciao’ for the Italian Film night this Saturday.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: A photo from last year’s La Fiera Festival of Myrtleford locals (from left) Marcus Gropel and Deanne Carlassare-Gropel, Nadina and Chris Bonacci, with family from Melbourne Gill Statham and son Ollie Linton.

Cost of living measures provide welcome relief

By BRODIE EVERIST

SENIORS in Bright and Myrtleford have given a thumbs up to measures in the budget designed to ease cost of living, especially electricity rebates cofunded by the State Government.

According to the Federal Government, the budget will provide energy bill relief in the form of $250 rebates to Victorians on support payments, totalling $500 when combined with the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus Payment.

The federal budget also plans to expand eligibility for the Parenting Payment for single parents, cut medicine costs by introducing 60-day dispensing, increasing the base rate of Jobseeker and other support payments, and triple bulk-billing incentives for children, pensioners and concession card holders.

“I’m quite pleased that the government’s taking a stance on assisting people at the welfare end of the spectrum,” Bright Senior Citizens Club president Peter Hopper said.

“Middle Australia, okay,

REBATE RELIEF: Bright

local Peter Hopper said he supported the welfare focus of the 2023-24 federal budget

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

they’re doing it a bit tough, but they’re managing - as distinct from the lower end of the spectrum who aren’t managing.

“That’s where resources need to go at this point in time.”

Mr Hopper said he and his wife receive a part pension and are eligible for the electricity rebate, which he supported.

He also said the 60-day medication dispensing policy would save him time and money, as both he and his wife have long-term medical conditions.

“You can get two months at a time and so there’s a financial saving there,” he said.

Myrtleford Hospital

and Community Op Shop volunteer Lesley Anderson welcomed the electricity rebate, but described the government payments she receives as “a pittance”, and unable to assist with larger unexpected costs like car maintenance or replacement home appliances.

“It might get us a tank of petrol, it might buy a few groceries and stuff like that, but our savings are vanishing,” she said.

Another op shop volunteer Rosie Reeves also supported the rebate as she said fuel and electricity were her biggest living costs.

She was also supportive of the budget’s investment in renewable energy for households, as she is thinking of getting solar panels on her home.

According to the Federal Government, the budget will deliver $1 billion to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to turbocharge financing options for household energy upgrades, such as battery-ready solar systems.

“Different people tell me it’s not worth doing now, but I’m going to do it anyway,” Ms Reeves said.

Mixed reception to budget: Haines

INDEPENDENT Indi MP

Helen Haines welcomed some aspects of Labor’s first full Federal Budget, including measures to make going to the doctor cheaper and lower electricity bills for those doing it tough, but said there isn’t enough action on housing or enough funding for the regions.

“The number one issue people talk to me about in Indi is housing,” Dr Haines said.

“There’s so much more this government could do to kickstart housing development in regional Australia to ensure we all have a safe, affordable roof over our heads.

“The budget includes measures to help people get into home ownership, which I support, but in many towns in Indi there are just no houses to buy.

“These measures won’t be effective without first addressing supply issues.”

The budget includes a $2 billion increase for the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation to support more social and affordable housing and meas-

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Italy

ures to incentivise buildto-rent projects, but didn’t implement Dr Haines’ plan for a Regional Housing Infrastructure Fund.

“I welcome the funding increase for social and affordable housing...now the challenge for the government is to make sure this funding actually makes a difference on the ground, and fast,” Dr Haines said.

“I will be speaking to the Minister to see how projects in Indi can make the most out of this expanded funding pool.”

Dr Haines said the budget showed just how important it was for the Housing Australia Future Fund legislation to be passed so building could begin on more social and affordable housing, however, that was scuttled on Wednesday afternoon in the senate when the Coalition joined the Greens in delaying a vote on the bill until parliament resumes possibly in June.

She welcomed budget measures to ease cost of living pressures, such as:

 a $40 per fortnight increase for JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy and

other income support payments;

 a higher rate of Jobseeker payments for people aged 55 and over, who will receive an increase of $92.10 per fortnight;

 increasing the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 15 per cent;

 $3.5 billion to triple the Medicare bulk billing incentive for GPs, for eligible Australians, including pensioners and children under the age of 16; and

 $3 billion in energy bill relief for eligible households and small business.

“Almost 30,000 people in Indi will benefit from the tripling of bulk-billing incentives and I welcome this commitment from the government,” Dr Haines said. However, she said more could still be done to improve the cost of living.

“The $40 a fortnight increase to JobSeeker is below the increase that the Australian Council of Social Service and other sector leaders called for and will still leave thousands of people in Indi living below the poverty line,” she said.

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Your opportunity to host an international student

gram - to ‘dip their toe into the water’ as it were, by becoming a short term host to an international student.

Roberto, a charming 16yo from Chile, will be hosted in Mount Beauty for a year, beginning about the middle of July.

Students are normally allocated to three or four families during their stay, and all expenses are covered by the local Rotary Club.

volunteer coordinator Helen McDougall is putting on a morning tea for the team of volunteers at the station.

I will be speaking with volunteers from the community, Australia Day award winner (Citizen of the Year) Meg Crebbin and her husband Jim.

Both do so much for the community.

READERS of the Alpine Observer and Myrtleford Times will have noticed stories about the adventures of local lad Harri Silvester as he spends a year at his youth exchange location in northern Italy.

Harri described it as ‘a life lived in a year’, and anyone who has participated in one of these programs will tell you how exciting and life-changing it is.

As a result of Harri’s visit there is now an opportunity for local families to get their own taste of the pro-

On Wednesday, May 24 at 7pm Rotary will host an information session at Mount Beauty Secondary College where you can speak directly with local families whose lives and children’s lives have been enhanced by being part of this wonderful program.

More information on the Rotary Exchange program is available online or by contacting Rotarian Bob Flower on 0417 246 303.

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THIS week is volunteers week and today Alpine FM

There will be an interview with another couple who also give so much to the community, Helen and Paul L’ huillier.

Helen volunteers with Red Cross and Paul with U3A and the Men’s Shed.

Last week on the Brunch program while speaking with Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth, he said we needed more young people to become involved with volunteering across the shire.

Mount Beauty has some fine young people who do volunteer which makes me think the future is in good hands.

Snow gear sale heating up

ORGANISERS are gearing up for the annual second-hand snowsports gear sale, to be held at the Bright Community Centre on Saturday, May 20, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Held as a fundraiser for the Bright College Snowsports Team (BCST), the annual event has been responsible for helping hundreds of Alpine Valley families gear up in time for winter.

As the autumn weather gives way to colder nights and morning frosts, the attentions of Alpine Valley residents turn to the snow season ahead and making sure they are adequately equipped for the snow days to come.

The sale is expected to attract people from across the valleys and Alpine Resorts looking for bargains on skis, snowboards, boots, outerwear and more.

It also offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to sell their pre-loved goods by registering them to be listed in the sale.

The sale provides important funding for the BCST program, which generates participation from over 100 students attending Bright P12 College, Porepunkah Primary School and Wandiligong Primary School.

Offering a 12-day instruction and coaching regime, the BCST program develops young skiers and snowboarders within the Alpine Shire, assisting them to represent the region in the an-

nual Interschools Championships. Funds raised at the 2023 sale are hoped to be able to provide new uniforms for the program, allowing its students quality snow gear to brave the elements as they train in conditions often as low as -5 degrees Celsius.

In 2022 almost $5000 was raised, which organisers are

hoping to match once more.

BCST committee member

Colleen Adams said the sale is a great resource to get on the snow for less.

“Children often only get one season out of their boots or outer-wear and the costs of upgrading can be quite prohibitive to families,” she said.

“Coming to the second-hand sale means they can buy re-

Feral horses a threat to local species

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

A RANGE of critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable species are threatened with extinction by feral horses in the Australian Alps, according to the Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC).

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the impact of feral horses, The TSSC said feral horses are a threat to 12 vertebrate animals that occur in the Australian Alps, including frogs, fish, reptiles and one mammal.

The TSSC is an statutory body that provides independent scientific advice to the Federal Minister for the Environment regarding the conservation of threatened native flora and fauna.

According to the TSSC submission, six horse-affected species are in the highest category of threat; critically endangered, indicating high risk of imminent extinction; five are endangered and one is vulnerable.

Currently, at least 14 species of vertebrate animals that occur in the Australian Alps have been assessed under the EPBC Act as being threatened with extinction.

Feral horses are documented as a threat to 12 of these - three frogs, four fish, four reptiles and one mammal.

placement gear that next size up and on-sell their old gear for others to enjoy.

“There’s usually a good range of adult sized clothing and ski/ snowboard gear, sometimes even some touring gear.

“This is perfect for beginners to get themselves going in a cost-effective way before they’ve worked out exactly the type of equipment they prefer.”

According to the document, the impact of feral horses is one of several threatening processes that operate in combination to put species at risk, however, feral horses may be the crucial factor that causes final extinction.

The report lists the example of Stocky Galaxias (a fish), which currently has an extremely restricted distribution due to impacts of introduced trout.

Feral horses are reportedly abundant in this area and trampling by horses is widening the stream, removing vegetation, and degrading water quality by addition of sediment; increased sedimentation is likely to smother the eggs of the Stocky Galaxias.

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SUPER SKIS: BCST committee members Sue Joyce, Lisa Dunne and Martin Kudlik, and Bright P12 students Sophie Joyce, Sara Kudlik and Jack Harding.

PHOTO: Nathan Fenton

Schools celebrate Mother’s Day

STUDENTS at St Mary’s Primary School and Myrtleford P12 College enjoyed Mother’s Day events last Friday to recognise the contribution of mothers, grandmothers and other special carers.

At St Mary’s, mothers were treated to a breakfast of scones and delicious yoghurt sprinkled with granola and berries on Friday morning, with many children also enjoying the special treats.

“This is the second year we have held the morning breakfast for our mums, and it has been well attended and appreciated by the mothers and also the grandmothers,” school principal Kitty Hancock said.

At Myrtleford P12 mothers enjoyed a morning tea of scones and ham and cheese croissants baked by high school students with help from Food Tech teacher Simon Povolo and canteen coordinator Di Mancuso.

Before the morning tea mothers participated in open classroom activities, helping their children with maths and reading games.

Help cancer research with cake and a cuppa

By BRODIE EVERIST

ORGANISERS are ready for Bright’s annual Biggest Morning Tea tomorrow, from 9am -12pm at the Bright Senior Citizens Centre, with all money raised going to the Cancer Council.

Entry to the morning tea is only $7, includes entry to

a door prize, and a featured guest will also be speaking at the event.

Three hampers of food, wine, and vouchers are available to win in the raffle, and a number of items will be auctioned, including a painting by local artist Steve McCall.

Organiser Renata Ar-

mishaw said they raised around $6500 last year and they are aiming for more this year, with $1000 already raised as of last Friday, partly due to ticket sales from their stall on Ireland Street.

“Just bring your money,” she said.

“All in all, it’s a fun morning.”

Youth calling for digital designs

ALPINE Shire Youth are calling on local young artists to design a digital mural to cover a new backup generator in Mount Beauty.

Through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, local organisation Total Renewable Energy Kiewa (TREK) successfully applied for a grant to add solar, battery and

generator backup to supply off-grid power for the Mount Beauty Stadium during natural disasters.

This supply of off-grid power will support the stadium’s status as a Neighbourhood Safer Place.

To help liven up the backup diesel generator, Alpine Shire Youth are running an art competition to decorate

it with a mural.

If you are an Alpine Shire resident aged between 15 and 25 years old, all you need to do is create a piece of digital art to cover the generator and you could win $500.

For more information go to https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/community/ news/wrap-generator-andwin

DELICIOUS: Natalie and Molly Mullane-Grant enjoyed the yoghurt and muesli at St Mary’s Mother’s Day breakfast.

PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni COOKING UP A STORM: (from left) Myrtleford P12 Teacher Simon Povolo with Taylah Geddes, Georgia McRae, Siena Hagens and canteen coordinator Di Mancuso.

BREAKFAST FUN: Mum Bo Harris with children Hunter (top), Rylan (bottom) and Archer at St Mary’s Primary School last Friday.

PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

GOOD TIMES: (from left) Harris Bruneau, Stacey Attwood, William Koers, Blake Parolin, Louis Sanderson, Jake Jennings and Amber Jennings doing classroom activities at Myrtleford P12 College last Friday.

Clubs chop in for community

VOLUNTEERS were out in force on May 7 for the Combined Services Club’s annual firewood day, comprising RSL, Rotary and Lions members, and strong support from the Myrtleford Football Netball Club.

Myrtleford Lions wood day coordinator Tom White said the effort from all clubs was outstanding.

“We had allowed three hours to cut, split and deliver 10 tonne of wood, but knocked it over in just over two hours,” he said.

“Several people gave up their Sunday morning to provide a winter’s worth of firewood to many elderly and otherwise needy people in the community.

“It was a great team effort and special thanks go to the football players arriving in numbers - coming off a tough match the day before.

“Including the catering team back at the RSL, we had

nearly 40 volunteers helping out on the day.”

Lions member Paul Tanner said the wood was from a central stockpile of hardwood logs generously donated by HVP two years earlier and located at Wayne Rouse’s Briggs Lane property.

“Greenfreight kindly allowed us the use of a log grabber again to disperse the stockpile so that several cutting and splitting teams could work safely, concurrently,” he said.

“The support that we and in turn, the community receives from these two companies, makes our job so much easier.

“We really appreciate their fantastic community spirit.”

Myrtleford RSL president Bryan Meehan said this important community event was started many years ago by returned servicemen from the local RSL to support the widows of soldiers and soldiers injured and maimed in the service of our country.

CFA wants you to ‘Give Us a Hand’

CFA is asking regional Victorians to ‘Give Us a Hand’ in an effort to recruit new volunteers to join its 52,000 community-minded members in protecting lives and property across the state.

The call out is part of a new volunteer recruitment campaign, which aims to encourage selfless Victorians to take up a firefighting or support role with their local CFA brigade.

Whether you’re looking to make the most of your spare time, are new to your community, or just want to be part of a group made up of like-minded people, CFA

brigades have flexible volunteering arrangements and diverse roles to suit anyone’s skills and needs.

There are more than 1200 CFA brigades across Victoria, responding to a range of emergency incidents and serving communities every day.

From high angle rescues, structure, grass and scrub fires to hazmat and road crash rescues, no two days are the same.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said CFA is a great place to volunteer, meet new people and learn new skills.

“Volunteers are the back-

bone of the firefighting and emergency response network across Victoria,” he said.

“We are calling on all community-minded individuals who are looking for a new challenge to consider joining their local brigade and apply their expertise and knowledge to CFA.

“Whether you want to jump on the truck and respond to incidents, or take up a brigade support position, we’ll find a role that suits you and your brigade.

“Brigades are most commonly looking for people from all backgrounds who have the capacity to take up

roles as daytime responders and are particularly interested in hearing from young people who want to make a difference within their community.

“The rewards of being a CFA volunteer are immeasurable and our members make a real difference in their communities.”

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer.

Once you’ve submitted your expression of interest form online, your local brigade will contact you regarding the next steps.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a full-on assault on rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses.

The ATO’s assessment, based on previous data matching programs, is that there is a tax gap of around $1 billion from incorrect reporting of rental property income and expenses. And, they would like that back now please.

As a result, banks and other financial institutions will be required to hand the ATO residential investment loan data on an estimated 1.7 million rental property owners for the period from 2021-22 through to 2025-26.

The data collected will include:

identification details (names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, etc.)

account details (account numbers,

BSB’s, balances, commencement and end dates, etc.)

transaction details (transaction date, transaction amount etc.)

property details (addresses, etc.)

In addition to identifying whether landlords are declaring their residential investment property income at all, the data matching program is looking specifically at how rental property loan interest and borrowing expense deductions have been reported in the rental property schedules, and whether net capital gains have been declared for property used to generate income. Banks are not the only source of data. In a complimentary program,

the ATO is targeting rental property management software. Over the last decade, much of the financial management of residential rental property has moved online, facilitated by various platform providers. The ATO will require these rental property software providers to provide details of property owners including their bank details, income, expenses and the amount of those expenses, and details of their associated rental properties and agents. Data collection of the estimated 1.6 million individuals in this data program will cover the period from 2018-19 to 2022-23. Wi

CALL OUT: CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan, pictured (right) with local volunteer David Salau in Wangaratta earlier this year for the launch of a book on local brigades, is appealing for more people to consider volunteering with the CFA.

KNOCK ON WOOD: Volunteers from a range of Myrtleford clubs cut, split and delivered firewood to members of the community on May 7.

PHOTO: Supplied

Reg Hollond

How long have you lived here?

All my life, I was born in Melbourne but we lived here. I went to school in Tawonga, my dad‘s name was Alf. I started an apprenticeship to become a motor mechanic, but went on to become a dairy farmer. Going way back my great great grandfather came from England via “assisted passage” and he eventually settled on land here. We are one of the original families. That is another story in itself.

What do like about living here?

It‘s obviously a beautiful place, great community.

Would you like to see any changes?

No I like it just the way it is. There is a natural progression taking place in the town with new young people coming, that will change the place for the better.

What do you do with your time?

I have a bit of land that I look after, I have a new tractor that I enjoy using. I am a member of the Men‘s Shed and spend a lot of time there.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Up to Falls Creek, around Mount Beauty, and to some of my secret spots.

Jak Tomasoni

How long have you lived in the area?

I moved here in 2019.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy working on the farm, I‘m into motor mechanics, I like dirt bike riding. I also do clay target shooting as a hobby.

What do you do for a living?

I‘m a second year butcher apprentice here at Clyde Street Butchery.

How did you get into that?

I finished school at year 10, I was doing a bit of work placement at another butcher shop and I really enjoyed it. I worked in Bright at a butcher shop for 18 months and decided to have a bit

of a change of scenery. So I decided to move down here.

What do you like about the area?

I really enjoy the scenery and a lot of the locals are really good people. I enjoy the seasons as well, I like that we have quite defined seasons around here. I also enjoy the rural side of things. I feel like it‘s a better way to live. I really enjoy the community connections and love how people sponsor certain things and everyone chips in.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I really enjoy swimming at the Dredge Hole in Harrietville – it‘s a really nice place to be – and heading up to the

John Sharp (with Curly)

How long have you lived in the area?

I was born in Bright, I went to school, went to Melbourne and worked for 40 years in the public service and I‘ve retired back up here. The family came to Bright about 1860, and had the grocery–bakery. So I‘ve always had family up here, it‘s my local town. I‘ve been back 18 years.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I‘m retired so I like walking the dog, going down to the pub for a couple of hours each day, reading and gardening. What do you like about the area?

Everyone acknowledges it‘s such a beautiful town. No crime as such. The main thing is the river running through it. Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

mountains during summer. I‘m not much of a winter person but in summer I love the views. I would probably show them around Falls, Hotham, and Mount Buffalo‘s really nice too. I think even going into Bright and doing a bit of shopping around there.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I would like to see it stay more rural. I feel like it‘s starting to grow into small towns or even small cities. Everything seems to be getting compact and I feel like we‘re taking away a lot of the nice open space that we used to have. It‘s growing and it‘s good for the community, but I do wish it could stay more rural.

Buffalo, Sinclairs Swimming Hole up the Buckland, and Wandiligong. Is there anything you would change about the area?

No. we‘ve got developments going on causing some controversy, but I would hope people have a say, they‘re listened to and we go with what the people want.

MYRTLEFORD

BRIGHT

MOUNT BEAUTY

Providing a quality foundation

By KITTY HANCOCK, St Mary‘s Primary School Principal

AS the principal of St Mary‘s Primary School, I am extremely proud of our teachers as we have developed a strong, cohesive, and consistent approach to our teaching across the school.

Underpinning all we do is the care and nurture we have for our children.

We have a deep belief that all children can succeed, and every child has the right to succeed through excellent teaching.

The whole staff are committed to explicit teaching which is evidence based as the most efficient and effective strategy in the teaching of literacy and numeracy.

It is important that the children receive quality teaching in the foundation skills of reading, writing, spelling and maths, so students can continue to learn at a deeper level in the middle and senior school.

St Mary‘s put an emphasis on teaching a core body of knowledge in the Humanities (Geography and History).

We believe that strong foundational knowledge is essential to understanding our world, comprehending a wide range of texts, and participating effectively in society.

Deeply grounded in research, our subjects of History, Geography and the Science curriculums support students to achieve academic excellence through carefully planned and

sequenced topics that build cumulatively over time.

Our NAPLAN 2022 results indicate how well we are achieving when compared to all of Australia.

This is attributed to our explicit approach across the school, rigorously teaching the foundation skills in literacy and mathematics, and the quick response for students who

require intervention through extra support.

Our results clearly indicate what we are doing is working, with most areas being above the average.

St Mary‘s has a strong Physical Education program, with Adam Davis as the leader.

Our school is often involved in regional and State sporting activities. Just recently a team of 9 students from St Mary‘s represented our school at the School Sport Victoria State Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre.

Accolades to Myrtleford Swim Club.

The Arts are highly valued with our specialist subjects of Visual Art and Music provided on a weekly basis with specialist teachers, as is the subject of Italian, so important in our local township.

St Mary‘s has a strong sense of community and value the role of parents and carers in the school. As the COVID years become a distant bad memory we are keen to reconnect with our families and celebrate all we do at St Mary‘s.

All is all, St Mary‘s is a school that I am truly proud of and enjoy being a part of every single day.

I encourage new time parents to check out our school.

PROVING A POINT: A team of nine students from St Mary‘s represented our school at the School Sport Victoria State Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre recently. Our relay team (pictured) came third in the state proving one does not need to go to a big school to have these great opportunities.

EDUCATION WEEK 2023

School tours available on request

out about our programs and activities including specialist programs and Outside School Hours Care. Enrolment forms are also available.

Our mission:

Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for our students to become the best version of themselves socially, emotionally and academically.

Our values:

Learning, Relationships, Persistence, Respect, Teamwork

Primary School - School Principal: Pauline McPherson 18 Church Street, Whorouly | p: 03 5727 1363 e: whorouly.ps@education.vic.gov.au | w: whorouly.vic.edu.au

Students at the forefront for Marian College

EDUCATION Week is a time when many families begin to weigh the future options for students entering secondary education the following year.

Marian College is proud to offer itself as an excellent option for any child as a school the local community has strongly supported for more than 55 years. We invite you to join us, to share in our vision of individualised learning within an inclusive environment.

Marian College is a student–centred school in a beautiful regional setting with a modern campus that is once again expanding, with the building of a new Wellbeing Centre.

Marian seeks to provide the most

positive and holistic experience of secondary education for every student.

The wellbeing of each and every student is at the forefront of all the College does.

Our dedication to pastoral care supports students to achieve their best personal and educational outcomes, to grow and find their way in a nurturing community.

We welcome the opportunity for families to tour our school and it has been pleasing to see so many already take up the invitation this year, remembering that very day is open day at Marian College.

If you haven‘t yet had the chance please just contact us.

The Marian community would be delighted to see you!

Critical Thinking Curriculum

Looking

At St Mary’s, we believe that every child has the potential to achieve greatness. St Mary’s welcomes all to our school. We pride ourselves on providing care to our families and children. Wellbeing and a happy child are the foundation for all learning, and we strive to build an environment that always fosters a safe and supportive school.

The dedicated team of teachers are committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and learning and to continually develop better outcomes for our students. St Mary’s has a strong emphasis on high expectations and each child succeeding. Literacy and numeracy are pivotal to all our learning and is explicitly taught across the school. Consistently over the last few years, St Mary’s has achieved above the standard in NAPLAN scores, which is testament to the explicit and excellent teaching in the core subjects.

We offer a wide range of specialist subjects such as art, physical education, Italian and music. Our classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and resources, providing students with handson learning opportunities, and preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.

So, if you’re looking for an excellent school with small class sizes, that will prepare your child for a bright future, look no further than our school. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see for yourself why our school is the right choice for your family.

For a tour of the school or further information please contact Kitty Hancock (Principal)

Phone: 57521808

Email: khancock@smmyrtleford. catholic.edu.au

Whorouly

LEADING THE WAY: Gina Walsh, Zara Bodsworth, Sam Rossato, Abbie Flack and Lara Lock represented our school at the Myrtleford community ANZAC Day Service.

ALWAYS CARING: Genavieve Cusack, Lily Cuskelly, Jaz Rossato and Maria Fin serving up pancakes at the Swimming Carnival as it fell on Shrove Tuesday raising money for Caritas.

Creating pathways for success

TEACHERS and staff at Myrtleford P–12 College know there‘s never one pathway to success, that‘s why they offer them a diverse range of education options for their final years, including VCE, VET, and the recently introduced Vocational Major, as well as school–based traineeships or apprenticeships.

Myrtleford P12 careers advisor Danielle Caponecchia said the school is particularly flexible and accommodating when it comes to school students figuring out what career they want.

“We give them lots of opportunities to go out and do work experience in different fields so they get an idea of what they do and don‘t like,” she said. Students can earn a pre–apprenticeship certificate through the Vocational Education and Training DSS program, which can allow student to mix general and vocational education.

“A pre apprenticeship certificate gives them the theory component of the first year of an apprenticeship,” Ms Caponecchia said.

“It‘s like an extra subject we can‘t offer at school, so it‘s done through TAFE.”

More academically–minded

students even start university early, depending on the subject and the university, which may guarantee entry into a degree.

“Those opportunities can really take the pressure off having to get a good ATAR, if students can get those things in line early,” Ms Caponecchia said.

Year 10 work experience is often a noteworthy time –students at Myrtleford P–12 last year worked in a range of industries, including aged care, hospitality, real estate, the Victorian public service and agriculture.

Ms Caponecchia said they often have students try a week in the army or police force.

“All the businesses around town are very accommodating to give kids a chance,” she said.

Year 10 students also try out VCE subjects early for around 2 weeks, Ms Caponecchia said, so they get a sense of what they like to do.

“They get a bit of a taste test to see if they want to continue on in that subject and if they don‘t, they can choose something else,” she said.

So for students that know what they want in their career, and for those that haven‘t yet figured it out, Myrtleford P–12 can offer plenty of options to get them where they want to be.

Myrtleford P12 College Inspirational

At Myrtleford P12 College we recognise that an orderly learning environment, high expectations and a strong home-school relationship are essential elements in ensuring that all our students learn and reach their full potential. Our college is a busy place with excellent numeracy and literacy results. We have high expectations of staff, students and parents. As a member of the college community you will have clearly defined and understood rights and responsibilities. We are both passionate and determined to teach our students the necessary skills, discipline and values needed to become successful 21st century learners and responsible members of the community.

The College offers our students

Small class sizes

Stand-alone Prep classes

A strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy skills

A growing school with excellent facilities

Teachers who know their students and how they learn

Access to the latest technology and software

Career pathways to cater for student needs and interests

Large school options with small school advantages

Involvement in the arts, sporting, community and leadership activities

Myrtleford P12 College students experience a sense of belonging and enjoy learning in a safe, disciplined and well organised environment.

For a tour of the college or further information regarding what the college can offer your child please contact the College Principal, Mr Zlatko Pear.

Phone 5752 1174

Email: myrtleford.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au

CAREER EXPERIENCE: Myrtleford P–12 students worked in a range of industries for work experience last year, including Matilda Knobel, who worked at a sports and spinal clinic.

JOB DONE: 2022 Myrtleford P–12 Year 10 student Jaydon Clarke worked at Ray White‘s Real Estate for his work experience.

A Bright year for local students

By JEAN OLLEY Bright P–12 College principal

AT Bright P–12 College, we are proud to report that 2023 has been a very productive year so far.

Our Secondary Open Day earlier this year was well attended, with prospective students and their parents providing very positive feedback about the range of subjects on offer and the positive atmosphere in the classes they visited during the tour.

The 2024 Prep Information Night is coming up in August – everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.

We‘re looking forward to meeting families and answering their questions.

We recently undertook a survey of students, parents and staff, which is part of our regular review process.

The survey results are a valuable way of understanding the most effective way to support students at our school.

They also help influence our teaching philosophy.

The key element which defines our whole–school approach is that we teach the ‘whole child‘.

For staff, this means we work with families to support each student‘s academic needs as well as their social and emotional development.

This approach enables us to help students achieve to their fullest potential, with support given by our Wellbeing Team

and Careers Team which enables students to thrive in their chosen pathways.

As we continue through 2023, we look forward to more camps, Indigenous cultural exploration, sports activities, university–led science incursions, outdoor education adventures, high ability English program activities with Virtual Schools Victoria, local community events, maths challenges and competitions, student–led fundraising, snow programs at Falls Creek and Mount Hotham.

Also later this year, our music soirees and art exhibition are a key highlight, along with Japanese and German exchange programs.

LEARNING TOGETHER: Year 10 student Scarlett Crawley with year 3 student Rocky Yin, reading a book together as part of Bright P–12 College‘s inter–year literacy program.

‘The Rockery’ lifestyle for sale

AFTER enjoying more than two decades of rural living, the owners of the income-generating farm property known as ‘The Rockery’ at 354 Cemetery Road have decided to put up their stunning Eldorado property for sale.

This unique property boasts a breathtaking view of Mount Pilot, Mount Buffalo, and Mount Buller, as well as the Ovens and King valleys, and features a beautiful Alistair Knox mud brick family home situated on 41 hectares (102 acres) of land.

A visit to this property is a must to tru-

The fully fenced farm property is de-

with pastures that provide a solid income from agistment.

The goat herd, currently comprising around 450 head, is securely contained within pastures that provide ample water, eliminating the need for supplementary feeding.

In addition, the property boasts equine infrastructure that includes loose boxes and day yards for trail riding enthusiasts who wish to take advantage of the nearby Mount Pilot National Park.

The homestead at ‘The Rockery’ showcases all of Alistair Knox’s signature features, including a robust structural

post and beam frame made from recycled large Red Gum posts and Oregon beams.

The property boasts substantial stock and domestic water, with tanks that are located lower down on the property.

Total water storage capacity is an impressive 250,000 litres, with an additional 250,000 litres of rainwater storage available for household use.

The homestead is nestled in a fenced four-acre mature garden, and sheds wood, and other storage needs, as well as parking for up to four vehicles.

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Ready to Renovate

For Sale $299,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19193239

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Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

Wangaratta

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For Sale $370,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L22172326

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Huge Block, Huge Potential For Sale $400,000 -$440,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L22097795

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Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Central private three bedroom townhouse

For Sale $409,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19191314

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Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Full Renovation with Superb Shedding

For Sale $485,000-$509,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19194238

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New Home in Baltimore Estate

For Sale $779,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19191336

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Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Baltimore Living

For Sale $675,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L22401425

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For Sale $750,000-$800,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19193690 Nutrien

Springhurst 5 Silo Street

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Perfect Retirement to Pauline. Bring the Van.

For Sale $790,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L19191390

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

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“Station Creek” Vines and Venison in the Valley For Sale $895,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L22380870

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

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Esmond 3567 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Rd 109Ac4 22

Wangaratta

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Magnificent Family Home

For Sale $950,000-$1,030,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L22511639

Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

Springhurst 70 O’Brien Road 397.17Ac4 22 Douglas

View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/ L20645144

Joe McKenziePaul ReidHugh AmeryDanial Siperki

• Charming 3 bed double brick townhouse that blends convenience with period charm

• Centrally located with public transport at your doorstep & only a short stroll into CBD, train station, cafes or schools & Tafe

• Central kitchen, living room & formal dining

• Central gas heating, reverse cycle aircon, along with the original open fireplace

• 476m2 approx. allotment with double carport & lock up storage shed

• Beautifully renovated on 948m2 allotment

• 4 generous bedrooms with BIRs, ceiling fans, and stunning master ensuite & WIR

• Multiple living areas & convenient Euro laundry

• Fully renovated kitchen & bathrooms, highquality appliances & abundant storage

• Ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling

• Paved undercover outdoor entertaining, relaxing rural outlook & access to the Milawa Gourmet Region on your doorstep

BUSINESS FOR SALE

rear of the home connecting to the kitchen featuring modern white cabinetry, WIP & freestanding gas cooktop with electric oven

• Master bedroom offers spacious ensuite & walk in robe. Along with 2 more bedrooms

• Modern fixtures, double garage & ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling, all set on a generous size allotment of 627m2 approx.

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FOR SALE $740,000

• Situated on over 4116m2 approx. of land with well established gardens & fruit trees

• 4 spacious bedrooms plus study all with built in robes, master with ensuite & walk in robe

• Quality timber kitchen with plenty of cupboard space overlooking large family area

• 2kw solar system, multiple tanks, extensive watering system, ducted gas central heating & evap. cooling plus an additional 2 split systems

• Oversized double garage with direct entry to home & good size shed with concrete floor

Gordon Gibson 40-42 Rowan Street

• Market leader in irrigation design, pumping system installation and retail supply across

NE Victoria and Southern NSW

• Turnover exceeding $2.5m

• Fully equipped workshop

• Extensive plant and equipment

• Stockists of key brands such as Davey, Toro, Rain Bird, Grundfos and many more

• EBITDA exceeding $250k • Secure lease

FOR SALE $450,000 + SAV

No GST Going Concern

Your Everyday Gourmet

25-25A Rowan Street

• Established premier service and supply of premium deli, beef, lamb, and chicken to both retail and approved wholesale customers

• Serving wide list of customers regionally from Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, Rutherglen, etc.

• Long lease. Extensive plant & equipment

• Excellent IP in place with ordering website and critical social media accounts

• Strong growing turnover with

• Freehold in prime Murphy Street location

• Home of Office Choice Wangaratta since 1985

• The five year lease commenced 19 July 2022

• Annual CPI rent reviews with Market review on renewal. $28,800 rent p.a.

• Two further five year Options with tenant paying usual outgoings

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT FOR SALE $495,000 No GST

• 50% regional stamp duty concession available

$1,150,000

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THE ISUZU GENIE DOES HIS THING TO THE MAX

By DEREK OGDEN Marque Motoring

IT seems that like the Genie of the Lamp a customer’s wish is Isuzu Ute’s command, for a new model has elbowed its way into the top echelons of its rugged pick-up truck ranks.

The Japanese manufacturer has slotted the D-Max LS-U+ in between the wellpresented LS-U double cab lifestyle ute and flagship of the updated third generation for those who want a touch of luxury without the ‘shouty’ styling of the X-Terrain.

The new D-Max LS-U+ Crew Cab 4x4 Ute features similar equipment to the MY22 LS-U variant, but with the addition of premium black leather-accented upholstery and interior trims.

Convenience is also enhanced by the addition of a Smart Key, providing keyless entry, push button start, welcome light, and walk away door lock.

Similar to the system in the X-Terrain, the welcome light illuminates the cabin when it detects the key is within two metres of the vehicle and the latter automatically locks the vehicle when the smart key is detected more than three metres away.

Also available is a genuine canopy, which adds a combination of convenient lockable pop-out or sliding windows, making the LS-U+ a versatile load carrier.

Pricing reflects the added creature comforts and con-

venience, with the LS-U+ priced at $61,900 plus onroad costs, $2500 more than the regular LS-U, but considerably $4000 cheaper than the range-topping X-Terrain.

Warranty is six years or 150,000 kilometres; seven years roadside assistance, provided servicing is with an Isuzu Ute dealer, and seven years capped price servicing.

STYLING

The LS-U+ comes exclusively with a double cab and style-side high tensile steel body on a ladder-frame chassis.

The front is lifted from X-Terrain extremes with a dark coloured grille broken up by dual chrome cross pieces, the latter considered a badge of premium quality, especially in Europe.

Flanking this are automatic bi-LED headlights, incorporating LED daytime running lights, with auto-levelling and automatic high beam control.

Below are LED fog lights.

LEDs sign off the rear with combination taillights.

On a sad note, large heated door mirrors are poorly positioned up front to produce a niggling blind spot.

The D-Max LS-U+ rolls on 18 inch machined-face alloy wheels with 265/60R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres.

There’s a full-size spare.

INTERIOR

The cabin is modern and comfortable, with black leather-accented upholstery, eight-way power assisted driver’s seat with power lumbar support and a premi-

um-leather bound steering wheel with reach and rake adjustment.

Dual zone air-conditioning allows driver and front passenger singly to control the temperature.

Rear passengers also benefit from rear air vents.

ENGINES

/ TRANSMISSIONS

The LS-U+ is powered by Isuzu’s 3.0-litre, turbo-diesel engine, developing 140 kW of power and 450 Nm of torque, mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.

SAFETY

In line with all MY22 DMax models, the LS-U+ takes up a five-star ANCAP safety rating and comes standard with Isuzu’s Intelligent Driver Assistance System, a suite of advanced driver safety and assistance technologies, including a state-of-the-art 3-D stereo camera that detects other motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

DRIVING

Sharing its engine and chassis with the Mazda BT50, there is considerable clatter from under the D-Max LSU+ bonnet.

There’s little excuse these days for this amount of diesel rattle and here the motor shows its age.

The six-speed transmission handles most situations but can be a tad tardy in dropping down a cog under hard acceleration.

Isuzu claims a combined urban/ highway fuel consumption of 8.0 litres per 100 kilometres.

The test LS-U+ used as much as 10 litres per 100 kilometres of diesel in city working and 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres on motorway cruising, so there’s little to complain about here.

I am not alone in having a love-hate relationship with vehicle lane intervention.

As part of the IDAS suite, the LS-U+ features the new Lane Support System switch, located on the steering wheel, allowing the driver to toggle all Lane Support Systems on or off, by a single push of the button for two seconds.

Going off road? Switch to Isuzu’s Terrain Command 4x4 with 2-High, 4-High and 4-Low drive modes, an electromagnetic rear differential lock and ground clearance of 240 mm.

Measuring up among the best in the range, approach, departure and ramp-over angles weigh in at 30.5 deg, 19.0 deg and 23.8 deg, respectively.

A water wading depth of up to 800 mm is also up there with the best in class.

With customer surveys detailing that close to half of all Isuzu owners tow with their vehicle, the D-Max LS-U+

has a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and is equipped with a factory-fitted tow bar receiver as standard.

Customers can thus tailor their vehicle to specific towing needs, with an optional seven or 12 pin plug, electronic brake controller, tow tongue insert with 50 mm ball and a weight distribution hitch.

All are available through Isuzu Ute’s Genuine Accessories catalogue.

SUMMARY

Isuzu’s third-generation D-Max range has successfully muscled in on the highly competitive pick-up truck range in Australia with close to 22,000 examples sold in 2021.

Proving popular among families, however, it’s worth remembering tub capacity and versatility are seriously limited by the solid roller cover - a bit like comparing a briefcase to a travel trunk.

RATINGS

Looks: 8/10

Performance: 5/10

Safety: 7/10

Thirst: 4/10

Practicality: 7/10

Comfort: 7/10

Tech: 8/10

Value: 6/10

AT A GLANCE

MODEL RANGE ISUZU D-MAX SINGLE CAB CHASSIS SX: $43,200 (MANUAL: $41,200)

ISUZU D-MAX SPACE CAB CHASSIS SX: $46,700 (MANUAL: $44,700)

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB CHASSIS SX: $49,700 (MANUAL: $47,700)

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB UTE SX: $50,900 (MANUAL: $52,000)

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB CHASSIS LS-M: $52,800

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB UTE LS-M: $54,000

ISUZU D-MAX SPACE CAB UTE LS-U: $56,400

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB UTE LS-U: $59,400 (MANUAL: $57,400)

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB CHASSIS LS-U: $58,200

ISUZU D-MAX CREW CAB UTE LS-U+: $61,900

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

TO THE MAX: The D-Max LS-U+ . . . Isuzu slips in a spot of luxury.

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DEATH NOTICES

FONAY Laszlo

28/7/1931 – 8/5/2023

Proud Hungarian/Aussie

The family of Laszlo (Les) are saddened to announce his sudden passing on May 8, 2023.

Aged 91 years, two months short of his 92nd birthday.

Loved husband of Ibolya (Violet, dec), Apa to Zsuzsika, Leslie and Tommy, father-in-law to Pat and Jenny, Grandpa to Natalie, Amy, Marcus, Alyssa, Justin and Katrina, Great grandpa to little Charlie and baby Lawson, fond friend to Paul, Skippy, Giovanni and Alex.

Now resting in peace with his Babikam. Fly high and free.

VALE

HUGHES, Graham.

Graham passed away on the Gold Coast on Tuesday, May 2. Aged 78 years.

As an agricultural scientist he dedicated much of his earlier working life to the breeding and production of hops, Carlton and United Breweries, and later as the well-known and admired manager of the Rostrevor Hop Gardens and Hop Research Station for 30 years.

Also as a tobacco grower he was on the board of directors for the Tobacco Co-Op, and the early days of Tafco.

He also served as treasurer and president of the Myrtleford Ski Club, and had been a member of Myrtleford Rotary and Lions, and the Food and Wine group.

He loved living in the Ovens Valley, and he will be sadly missed by his whole family, especially his wife Carol and children, Scott, Marcus and Kladie.

His grandchildren Patrick, Hugo and Sophie, and his many friends in the area.

A memorial afternoon tea is being held at the Happy Valley Hotel on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 2.30pm till 4.30pm for anyone who knew him and would like to celebrate his life. Please join us there.

FUNERALS

FONAY

A graveside funeral service to honour the life of Laszlo Fonay will be held at Bright Public Cemetery at 2pm on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Busy week for Myrtleford golfers

THE past week saw a buzz of activity at the Myrtleford Golf Club, with the WAW Credit Union and Rinlatech Engineering Stroke Annual Tournament and the Myrtleford Ladies Bowl contested.

Saturday, May 13

WAW CREDIT UNION & RINLATECH ENGINEERING STROKE ANNUAL TOURNAMENT AMCR 71

A grade scratch winner: Ethan Bell, 0, 70. A grade scratch runner up: Nathan Schneider, +1, 75. A grade handicap winner: Aaron Jose, 7, 76/69. A grade handicap runner up: Stephen Piddington, 12, 84/72. B grade scratch winner: Spider Hancock, 15, 89 c/b. B grade scratch runner up: Paul Evans, 13, 89 c/b. B grade handicap winner: Geoff Veldman, 19, 91/72. B grade handicap runner up: Paul Cowman, 22, 95/73.

Ladies handicap winner: Jan Roseby, 17, 94/77 c/b. Ladies handicap runner up: Kerry Newton, 23, 100/77.

Ball winners: D Edwards 76, J Payne 79, R Wallace 79, M Webster 80, C Piazza 80, A Roseny 80, M Webster 81 c/b.

NTPs - first: Peter Miller, eighth: Ethan Bell and Jan Roseby, 14th: Aaron Jose and Angela O’Shaughnessy, 16th: Darren Edwards and Kerry Newton.

Eagle Nest: Aaron Jose, 11th hole.

Friday, May 12

Rinlatech 4BBB - Stableford AMCR 71 - AWCR 74

Men’s winners: Aaron Jose (7) and Karl O’Shaughnessy (11), 43pts. Men’s runners up: Paul Evans (13) and Spider Hancock (15), 40pts.

Women’s winners: Connie Villeneuve (26) and Anne Phegan (30), 48pts. Women’s run-

GLORIOUS CONDITIONS: Myrtleford golfers revelled in sunny weather over the past week.

ners up: Jacqui Pierce (54) and Judy Pierce (39), 42pts. Ball winners: Heather Street and Carol Ames 41pts, Carol Bartholomew and Liz Harvey 41pts, Hollie Goodwin and Zoe Gephart 40pts, Heather Thompson and Jenny Richter 40 pts, Jan Lang and Debbie Tully 40 pts, Peter Smiles and Colin Whytcross 40 pts, David Clark and Jim Martin 39 pts, Bill O’Donohue and John Costello 39pts.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Tina Cook and Leo Glass, eighth: Peter Stewart, 14th: Patsy Smiles and Spider Hancock, 16th: Zoe Gephart and Peter Stewart.

Thursday, May 11

Myrtleford Ladies BowlWAW Credit Union Stableford 18

Hole - AWCR 74

A grade winner: Kylie Egan (18) 35 pts, Mansfield Golf Club. A grade runner up: Jackie Rubira (18) 31 pts c/b, Benalla Golf Club. B grade winner: Jan Lang

(20) 39 pts, Howlong Golf Club.

B grade runner up: Linda Brook (21) 36 pts, Mansfield Golf Club.

C grade winner: Kaye Pink (39)

37 pts, Jubilee Golf Club. C grade runner up: Alison Loughran (38)

35 pts, Commercial Golf Club.

Ball winners: Susan Crow 35 c/b, Coral Ward 35, Margaret Franke-Williams 34 c/b, Pauline Mercer 34, Virginia Clayton 33 c/b, Judy Fogarty 33 c/b, Trudy Pressnell 33, Ros Kerr 32 c/b, Marilyn Pane 32 c/b, Dianne Anders 32 c/b, Gail Smith 32, Angela Bishop 31 c/b, Susan Wood 31 c/b, Pattsy Smiles 31 c/b, Robyn Smallacombe 31 c/b, Allison Gilbert 31, Marion Foster 30 c/b, Glenda Marshall 30 c/b, Marie Barnes 30 c/b, Maureen Lever 30.

WAW NTPs - first: Bernie Wickes, Bright Golf Club. 14th: Joy Hester, Jubilee Golf Club. 16th: Kylie Egan, Mansfield Golf Club.

Small teams: Kylie Egan 35 pts, Margie Franke-Williams 34 pts, Sue Crow 35 pts.

Chicks: Linda Brooks. Vets: Jan Lang. Super Vets: Sue Crow.

Bowl winners: JUBILEE - Kaye Pink 37, Pauline Mercer 34, Judy Fogarty 33, Josie Fitsimmons 24.

Total: 104 pts.

Bowl runners up: MANSFIELD - Kylie Egan 35, Sue Crow 35, Patsy Smiles 31, Susan Kinloch 18. Total: 101 pts.

Tuesday, May 9

Wheelers Transport - Stableford- AMCR 74

A grade winner: Marg Curtis (18) 33pts. A grade runner up: Sarah Deas (29) 32pts. 9 hole winner Marg Fitridge (33) 14pts. 9 hole runner up: Betty Newton (25) 10pts.

Ball winners: Kerry Newton 31pts, Jan Roseby 30pts.

Foodworks NTPs - second/ fourth: Kerry Newton, 14th: Sarah Deas.

Mount Beauty golfers continue form

A MEN’S stableford was played on the Back 9 on Wednesday, May 10 and was won by Taf Sullivan with 20 points followed in by Peter Partington with 19 points.

Macca Deans was closest to the pins on both the 17th and the 18th.

Campen with a score of +1, followed by Stuart Jelbart and Victor Selway with a zero each.

Three other players took home balls with -1’s: David Drew, Taf Sullivan and Peter Dilley.

The ninth went to Peter Partington, 17th to Mick Luscombe and the money on the 18th was won by Rick Biesboer on the last drive of the day.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Par was played by a field of 32 men on Saturday, May 13 in glorious conditions.

The comp was won by Tony

NTPs went to Tony Campen on the seventh along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office.

On Wednesday, May 10, the winner of the nine holes stableford (front 9) was Carol Bartholomew on (32) 12 points, and runners-up were Helen Whittaker (36) and Ute Svoboda (47), both 11 points.

NTP second hit on the sev-

enth went to Helen Whittaker.

On Saturday, May 13, the 4BBB stableford 9 holes (back 9) was contested, with the winning team consisting of, Leesa Bevan (5) and Ruth Rynehart (50) 20 points.

NTP second hit on the 18th was Leesa Bevan.

Best individual stableford scores were Jooyon Kang-Redmond (36) 17 points and Ruth Rynehart (50) 16 points.

Tigers too tough for Bombers

By DANIEL SAVILLE

DEDERANG-Mount Beauty’s win-loss start to the season has continued after they were defeated by 43 points by Barnawartha away from home on Saturday.

The Bombers, who now find themselves with three wins and three losses in the first six rounds of the season, were overpowered by the Tigers as they conceded nine second-half goals in an 8.10 (58) to 15.11 (101) defeat.

Excellent conditions for football greeted both teams, but it was a tough game early on as Barnawartha held a slim five-

point lead at the first change of ends.

Another hotly-contested quarter followed as DMB and ‘Barny’ scored three goals each in the second term.

The Bombers had the better of the scoring opportunities but were unable to capitalise, yet only trailed by three points at the extended break.

The pattern of the game turned considerably after half-time, when the Bombers couldn’t keep up with the Tigers’ intensity, kicking one goal in the third quarter and finished with two goals in the last.

Barnawartha reached triple figures late in the final quarter

to complete the seven-goal victory, which reversed the result from last season’s elimination final.

Jordan Harrington tried to single-handedly lift the Bombers over the line with three goals from the midfield to be his side’s leading goalkicker and best player.

Cody Hewat (two goals), Matt Lee, Tom McGhee and Jacob Ozolins also made scoreboard contributions throughout the afternoon.

Dederang-Mount Beauty (12 points, 82 per cent) now precariously sit below Barnawartha (12 points, 93 per cent) on the Tallangatta & District Football

League ladder after sliding to eighth position, but are only two premiership points from fifth-placed Chiltern (14 points) - their next-round opponents. Following the league-wide bye, the Bombers will face the Swans at home on May 27. This will be their final home game in Mount Beauty before returning to their training base for the remaining five home games of the season.

In the earlier reserves game, Nick Goznik and Patrick Sullivan kicked the Bombers’ only majors as Dederang-Mount Beauty were comprehensively beaten by 188 points against Barnawartha - 2.5 (17) to 31.17 (203).

Porepunkah

on diamond

THE under 12 Porepunkah Panthers team travelled to Wangaratta, playing against the Wodonga Warriors.

Once again the batting was a highlight reel, with Harvey Hughes and Eamon Thompson the top two batters with four safe hits each, and Jackson Mallindar having a day out with three safe hits.

In the field, nice outs were made by the Lincoln and Heath Hughes combo.

Uraia Iles was kept busy in the outfield along with Yuna Meddings while Cohn Guest-Smith, in his first game as catcher, did a solid job all day.

The lead changed every innings and the game really could have gone either way.

Training for all juniors on Wednesday night 4pm onwards - new players are welcome.

Final score was Wodonga 22 def Porepunkah 19.

The under 15s Panthers took on Wangaratta Rangers.

The Panthers had a good start with pitcher Samaia McCallum throwing in the right zones to sister Ayla, who did a great job catching all day.

Sam Bourne then came on to pitch out the match and showed great composure, and also lapped the bases from a nice hit from Ayla.

Sophie Anders showed good speed with two stolen bases, along with Ollie Brown and Tayge Skippen with one each.

Unfortunately, the Wangaratta bats were running hotter than Porepunkah’s and in the end that was the decider - well done to the team and its coaches.

Final score was Wangaratta 15 def Porepunkah 1.

The Porepunkah Panthers ‘rookie’ C grade team remains the only Panther team still undefeated.

The Wangaratta Rangers tried to challenge the Panthers with three runs in the first innings, but the young gun Panthers responded and put the heat back on.

The heat was in Lochie Rosser’s shoulder who, on his 16th birthday, threw his best game to date - with Mason Anders solid behind the plate, he struck out three batters in his three innings and the opposition struggled to make contact.

Ollie Chambers came out of the bullpen to finish up the pitching duties, once again getting a strikeout and showing serious speed.

The Panthers scored six runs in their first innings and four runs in the second innings.

On the back of some wayward pitching from Wangaratta, the Panthers got runners on base and safe hits to the Fireman Bathelmez and Hayden Williams bringing in the runs.

It was nice to see plenty of stolen bases for the Panthers.

Great job at first base by Mikiah McCallum once again, and Sam Bourne who continues to play up a grade and does so with ease.

The Tough/Stupid award goes to Mark Chambers who is playing with a badly bro-

ken finger rather than letting the team play one short.

The Rangers came back but could only manage four runs in the third dig, and the Panthers held on for a good win.

Final score was Porepunkah 10 def Wangaratta 7.

The Porepunkah Panthers’ B grade team is still chasing their first win, and it was heartbreak Sunday as they came so close against the Wangaratta Rangers.

The Panthers jumped out of the blocks in the first innings, scoring two runs on the back of hits by Dean Anders and Randy ‘Coach’ Skippen, who led the day with multiple safe hits and stolen bases.

In the second at bat Porepunkah scored four more runs, with walks going to Mason Anders and

Michael Balfour, with Jamie Jelleff batting in the runs.

Porepunkah were eight runs to six up when the Rangers had one big dig and scored seven runs in one innings to take the lead 10-8.

In a great display of batting, the Panthers dominated the last innings scoring six runs to lead 14-8. Unfortunately, the game ran out of time and scores were reverted back to give Wangaratta the win. It was a great game against last year’s grand finalists, and if the team can just lift the focus, things will turn around.

It was another classy display from the A grade senior team to come out winners again, with a flawless 9-0 victory.

Heath Anders’ pitching didn’t allow a single run, allowing 10 hits over seven in-

nings, striking out four and walking zero.

Sounds easy, but with the opposition team hitting you have to make the outs in the field, and the Panthers turned an impressive three ‘double plays’.

Shortstop Lochie Rosser’s picked it up and out to second baseman Adam Rosser, who then rolled the double by throwing to first base getting the batter out, was the highlight of the day.

Stevie Johnstone was also involved in a ‘double play’ and was clean at third base all day but ended with an arm tattoo by putting his body on the line once again.

Aiden Quinton took two great catches in leftfield saving runs, and Ollie Chambers in his first A grade match of the year took a blinder in rightfield and was always in the right place.

Damon Barks was brilliant behind the plate, even throwing out the runner trying to steal second with a laser beam, just moments after declaring his arm was cooked.

The Panthers made the outs and then batted, racking up 10 hits.

Adrian Quinton, Dean Anders and Adam Rosser were the best batters for the day each having multiple hits.

The Panthers scored in every innings stringing hits together to finish off strong.

It was a great win and has the Panthers A grade sitting in third, ahead of their clash with Albury Bears next week in Lavington.

ROCKET ARM: Ollie Chambers sends down a blazing fastball for the Panthers.

Presentation day for Bright Bowls Club

ON a beautiful sunny Saturday, May 14, a group of 18 members of the Bright Bowls Club played two enjoyable games, followed by presentations and the usual high standard afternoon tea.

The winning team for the day was Ernie Vanderwert, Beverly Griffith and new club member Gilbert Griffith.

President Martin Kupferle presented the trophies, starting with the most highly sought-after

Club Champion trophy.

Ladies Club Champion: Cheryl Raduczic. Runner up: Jill Woods.

Men’s Club Champion: Peter Raduczic: Runner up: Mikey Clayton.

Open 100 - up winner: Ernie Vanderwert. Runner up: Steve Jenvey.

Open 21 - up winner: Ernie Vanderwert. Runner up: Patrick O’Shea.

Open Pairs winners: Ernie Vanderwert and Beverly Griffith. Runners up: Peter Raduczic and Cheryl Raduczic.

Five year and under Club Championship winner: William Connolly. Runner up: Phyl Swindley. Congratulations to Ernie Vanderwert who entered all four Club Championship events, receiving three winner’s trophies.

The number of entries in the Club Championship games increased this year.

Thank you to all members who entered, the experience gained for

new bowlers entering these events is rewarding in many ways.

While the weather remains fine social bowls will continue on Tuesdays at 1pm.

On Saturday, May 13 the XXXX Cup Competition started with Bright at home to Myrtleford.

There were four rinks (12 players) for each club, the result after 21 ends of competitive bowling was a drawnext week Bright play at Chiltern.

UNDER 12

Benalla Giants 1.1 4.3 6.5 8.5.53

Myrtleford Red 1.0 1.0, 1.1 5.1.31

BEST, BENALLA GIANTS: Thomas Mount, Angus Leavold, Charlie Bowen, Jack Hart, Xavier De Fazio, Lucas Webster. MYRTLEFORD RED: Milla Corcoran, Sam Lupo, Gemma Corcoran, Judd Carroll, William Koers, Jake Jennings.

GOALS, BENALLA GIANTS: Thomas Mount 3; Jude Binion 1; Charlie Bowek 1; Noah Cooney 1; Eli McKean 1, Lucas Webster 1. MYRTLEFORD RED: Sam Lupo 2; William Koers 1.

Bright 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.4.10

Kangaroos 1.3 2.6 2.17 6.18.54

BEST, BRIGHT: Luke McConnachie, Ari Payne, David Finlaw, Harris Bruneau, Jai Gribble, Campbell Nightingale. KANGAROOS: Jack Pople, Earnest Byrne, Urban Holt, Noah Gigliotti, Harry Edwards, Samuel Lewis.

GOALS, BRIGHT: Brody Goodall 1 KANGAROOS: Jack Pople 3; Cooper Borschmann 1; Urban Holt 1; Luca Solimo 1.

Tigers 1.0 2.2 2.3 6.5.41

Myrtleford Black 1.2 1.4 2.5 2.5.17

BEST, TIGERS: Hugh Sharp, Logan Benton, Blake Kantor, Kobe Ackroyd, Harvey Togolo–Hill, Ollie Fisher. MYRTLEFORD BLACK: Mitch McMasters, Zahra Hazeldine, Blake Parolin, Xavier Millar, Louis Sanderson.

GOALS, TIGERS: Ollie Fisher 2; Logan Benton 1; Sam Gibb 1; Blake Kantor 1; Thomas McCully

1. MYRTLEFORD BLACK: Alexander Cooke 1, unknown player 1.

UNDER 14

Bright 1.0 1.1 1.4 2.6.18

Kangaroos 1.1 3.4 5.8 9.9.63

BEST, BRIGHT: Hamish Johnston, Noah White, Cash Garratt, Harper Wilson, Lakitha Samarasinghe, Lachlan Russell. KANGAROOS: Jamie Scheier, Brady O‘Keefe, Alasdair Brett, Kade Jackson, Ollie Reynolds, Oscar Edwards.

GOALS, BRIGHT: Brock Buckland 2. KANGAROOS: Eamon Mullins 3; Alasdair Brett 1; Billy Hiskins 1; Kade Jackson 1; Ollie Reynolds 1; Hudson Wallace 1; Kieran White 1.

Tigers 4.5 9.8 14.17 20.23.143

Myrtleford 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0.18

BEST, TIGERS: Mac Correll, Oliver Mullane, Mitchell Benton, Archie Turner, Nate O‘Keefe, Nicholas Tilbrook. MYRTLEFORD: Skylah McPherson, Sam Muraca, Noah Robb, Taylor McPherson, Luke Duncan, Jeordie Lacey.

GOALS, TIGERS: Mitchell Benton 5; Riley Webb 4; Mac Correll 2; Oliver Mullane 2; Nicholas Tilbrook 2; Xavier Dodgshun 1; Sam Morey 1; Jensen Perna 1; Archie Turner 1; Jaxon Wickham 1. MYRTLEFORD: Cooper Boyer 1; Lucas McKeone 1; Taylor McPherson 1.

WINNERS: Bright Bowls Club trophy winners (from left) Jill Woods, Beverly Griffith, Mikey Clayton, Ernie Vanderwert, Peter Raduczic, Cheryl Raduczic, Phyl Swindley, William Connolly. Absent Steve Jenvey and Patrick O’Shea.

Alpine juniors tapped for interleague

BRIGHT and Myrtleford junior footballers have been named in the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League’s interleague squads ahead of their clash with Albury Wodonga Junior Football League this weekend.

Six Myrtleford players were named in the WDJFL Green un-

der 16 squad, while the under 14 WDJFL squad contains one Myrtleford and five Bright juniors.

WDJFL Green, under 16: Riley Skahil, Tai Miller, Cooper Howden, Samuel Crisp, Taj Cooper, Jock Pascoe.

WDJFL Green, under 14: Noah

Robb (Myrtleford), Noah White (Bright), Otis Dalbosco (Bright), Fraser Stephens (Bright), Lochie Russell (Bright), Cash Garratt (Bright).

The selected under 14 and under 16 players will have their final training tonight at North Wangaratta Oval from 5-6.30pm.

UNDER 17

Bright 0.1 0.2 1.4 2.4.16

Kangaroos 5.2 8.9 10.16 15.18.108

BEST, BRIGHT: Zac Bradley, Noah McMonagle, Stefan Barnard, Lee Robinson, Jack Thomson, Ethan White. KANGAROOS: Harvey Cook, Jackson Jones, Bay Pellegrino, Oscar Csaszar, Corey Marjanovic, Luca Pizzini.

GOALS, BRIGHT: Tyson Brierty 2. KANGAROOS: Will Graham 5; Bay Pellegrino 5; Edward Clayton 1; Leonard Clayton 1; Alexander Hines 1; Curtis Hines 1; Luca Pizzini 1.

Tigers 2.0 3.1 4.2 8.3.51

Myrtleford 2.3 6.5 11.9 12.12.84

BEST, TIGERS: Jock Correll, Lucas Alexander, Joshua Knight, Jack Preston, Benjamin Hogan, William Simpson. MYRTLEFORD: Samuel Crisp, Taj Cooper, Cooper Howden, Charlie Piazza, Thomas Morgan, Liam McManus.

GOALS, TIGERS: Deacon Cleal 2; Jock Correll 2; Lucas Webb 2; Samuel Allan 1; Eden White 1. MYRTLEFORD: Liam McManus 3; Erik Martin 2; Tai Miller 2; Jock Pascoe 2; Oliver Bedendo 1; Spencer Colson 1; Cooper Howden 1.

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Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

ROUND RESULTS:

U14 Boys 1 40 def by Keilor 2 55

Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 19, Harris Kain 6, Samuel Oguche 5

U14 Boys 2 51 def   Macedon Rangers 1 50

Top Scorers: William McKenzie 15, Brock Buckland 14, Joseph Milton 14

U14 Girls 1 39 def Nunawading 2 26

Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 15, Minnie Humphry 7, Maisy Moscrop 4

U14 Girls 2 29 def Keilor 4 23

Top Scorers: Kaity Ford 6, Paige Ely 5, Winnie Heffernan 5

U16 Boys 1 76 def Keilor 2 46

Top Scorers: Owain Boyle 16, Connor Breheny 12, Charlie Maher 10

U16 Boys 2 40 def Westgate 2 33

Top Scorers: Sam Kain 10, Harry Pople 8, Aaron Hamill 7

U16 Girls 1 44 def by Kilsyth 1 62

Top Scorers: Molly Moylan 13, Lily-Anne McClure 9, Mekenzie Wood 7

U16 Girls 2 51 def Wyndham 2 25

Top Scorers: Sophia Kotzur 12, Elliana Gray 10, Ebony Chapman 10

U18 Boys 1 62 def  Waverley 1 49

Top Scorers: Frank Oguche 15, Benjamin Skalic 12, Coen Ainsworth 9

U18 Boys 2 43 def by Keilor 5 52

Top Scorers: Harry Stripeikis 13, James Frazer 12, Bailey Allen 6

U18 Girls 35 def Diamond Valley 1 30

Top Scorers: Elyssa Cole 10, Jess Freeman 9, Felicity Camplin 4

YLM 52 def by Albury Wodonga Bandits 83

Top Scorers: Hugo Cusack 11, Jesse King 9, Isaac Plummer 9

NEBB U14 Boys 1 team mates representing their home associations at the recent U14 State Championships.

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Savoys split results with Boomers

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

A LATE strike from Boomers forward Kye Halloway was enough to crash the home opener party for the Myrtleford Savoy men, going down 3-2 to the Boomers.

With the scores at 2-1, Nagus Henry scored his second goal from the penalty spot in the 65th minute to level the scores with the Savoys full of momentum and having the better of play.

But the 75th minute goal from Halloway was the difference in the match, despite the Savoys late surge in search for an equaliser.

Co-coach Richard Morgan said the result didn’t reflect the performance of his team who gave their all for the 90 minutes.

“I think we played an amazing game, it was just a matter of them making the better of their opportunities, even though we probably had more opportunities at goal,” he said.

“In the last 15 minutes we kept pushing but we just couldn’t get the ball in the back of the net.

“We had so many opportunities around the box where there were deflections off the legs or last line saves which could’ve gone either way, but I thought we had the better of the game.

“Some players played some fabulous games, Lee Hughes

was fantastic, Tom La Spina did a great job and Kayden Saric was great.”

Sunday was the first match of the season for the Savoys on their home pitch at Savoy Park, where a healthy crowd of locals had the first chance to support their teams.

The weekend result evened the ledger from the Wednesday night FA Cup clash, which saw the Savoys survive a late scare

to prevail 4-3 over the Boomers and advance to the semi-finals, where they await the winner of Albury United and Albury City.

Matt Richardson scored a brace under the lights at Kelly Park while Tom La Spina and Will Osborn both contributed with a goal each.

The Savoys will take on Wangaratta this weekend back at Savoy Park as they look to bounce back from back to back defeats.

Mother’s Day delight for Savoys

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

THE Myrtleford Savoys women made a happy homecoming out of their first home game of the season with a thumping 6-0 win over the Boomers on Sunday morning.

All goals were scored in a blistering first half with Tui Morton and Sienna Alam both scoring braces, while Amber Howell also scored with an early own goal contributing with the sixth.

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Coach Gabby Paglia said it was one the biggest wins she had been a part of with the club and was excited to be back playing at home after nine rounds of away games.

“It was so nice being able to play at home, having the supporters around us and being able to show that off,” she said.

“It was kind of weird stepping out before the whistle was blown, we were standing in our positions and it was a weird shaped pitch; we were not used to it at all.

“Once the whistle was blown we got a feel for the space we had and settled in fairly quickly and were able to figure ourselves out.

“It’s definitely coming to fruition for us; we’ll be going into this week with training at our ground finally, we’ll all be putting some hard work in because we know we’re going to need it when playing Wangaratta this weekend.”

The Savoys have been on a scoring spree of late, scor-

ing 12 times over the past three weeks, and accounting for more than half of the total goals scored through nine games this year.

There will be extra incentive in their upcoming clash against Wangaratta City back at Savoy Park this weekend, playing off for the Christina Mancuso Cup for the first time.

“Christina used to play for us before she passed away so this one will be near and dear to our hearts and it’s going to be motivating us this game for sure,” Paglia said.

The two women’s sides

traditionally played for the Loyalty and Respect Cup in previous years, with the changed silverware coming into effect this year.

Paglia said her team will be expecting the Lady Devils to be bringing the heat on Sunday.

“Wangaratta are always a bit of a worry for us no matter where we play on the ladder, but I think our main thing will be to hold our shape, play our own game and keep our passes,” she said.

“Hopefully that’s enough to get us across the finish line.”

Morgan said he was confident if his side could continue their form shown over their two Boomers matches, the results will start to flip in their favour.

“The opportunities have been there and that’s a thing where we haven’t had any practice with goals, in the past couple of weeks so that’ll make a huge difference to us to be able to get to work with our shooting and shooting from outside,” he said.

Bombers tame Tigers

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Centre Elise Stewart and versatile

The Bombers have now won two rst time this

Mount Beauty A grade coach Alex Novak believes was well-deserved and will set them up for the next few

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“The win shows that we are only getting better each week and I am excited for what we can achieve this

Dederang-Mount Beauty’s B grade and C grade teams could not match the heroics of the club’s A grade win, going down by 27 goals (25-52) and 32

The Bombers will be looking to wide bye this weekend, before facing

in a 3-2 duel with the Boomers in their home opener on Sunday.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

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PHOTO: Janet Watt

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD RESERVES RESULTS

MYRTLEFORD

YARRAWONGA

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Kyle Winter-Irving 4; Ryley Sharp 2; Addison Bedendo 1; Declan Bren 1; Simon Curtis 1; Sam Hilton-Joyce 1; Sam Martyn 1; Jake Sharp 1; Hugh Wales 1. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 5; Tim Lawrence 2; Logan Morey 2; Ned Pendergast 2; Brayden Coburn 1; Angus Curry 1; Ryan Einsporn 1; Nicholas Fothergill 1; Bailey Frauenfelder 1; Leigh Masters 1; Harrison Wheeler 1; Mark Whiley 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Kyle Winter-Irving; Ryley Sharp; Thomas Cappellari; Sam Hilton-Joyce; Alex Jacobs; Mitch Dalbosco. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams; William Wheeler; Leigh Masters; Cameron Wilson; Harrison Wheeler; Ned Pendergast.

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alexander Marklew 3; Thomas Baulch 2; Shane Gaston 1; Jack Gerrish 1; Toby Murray 1; Ky Williamson 1. ALBURY: Lucas Conlan 3; Jeff Garlett 3; Riley Bice 2; Kolby Heiner-Hennessy 2; Brayden O’Hara 2; Alex Jones 1; Ben Kelly 1; Tom O’Brien 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Lockey McCartney; Cody Schutt; Cameron Chamberlain; Alexander Marklew; Samuel Murray. ALBURY: Brayden O’Hara; Jessy Wilson; Kolby Heiner-Hennessy; Ben Kelly; Lucas Conlan; Jeff Garlett.

NETBALL SCORES

Wangaratta Rovers 38 def by Albury 74: BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Rebecca Kreltszheim 3 Samantha

Kreltszheim 2 Hidden Player 1 . ALBURY: Gabrielle Mcrae 3 Skye Hillier 2 Niamh Thorn 1. GOALS: WANGARATTA

ROVERS: Rebecca Kreltszheim 20 Samantha Kreltszheim 18. ALBURY: Lilli Howe 46 Skye Hillier 28.

Wodonga Raiders 31 def by Wangaratta 36: BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Eliza Mooney 3 Mackensey House

2 Emily Stewart 1 WANGARATTA: Issy Newton 3 Brooke Pryse 2 Leah Jenvey 1. GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Taylor Donelan 20 Emily Stewart 6 Mia Lavis 5. WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 23 Amy Byrne 7 Kellie Keen 6.

Lavington 57 def North Albury 41. Myrtleford 32 def by Yarrawonga 53

B GRADE: Lavington 47 def by North Albury 49; Myrtleford 37 def by Yarrawonga 46; Wang Rovers 45 def Albury

44; Wodonga Raiders 43 drew with Wangaratta 43. C GRADE: Lavington 34 def North Albury 31; Wodonga Raiders

31 def by Wangaratta 45; Myrtleford 39 def by Yarrawonga 43; Corowa-Rutherglen 29 def by Wodonga 42; Wang

Rovers 36 def by Albury 39. 17 & UNDER GIRLS: Wangaratta Rovers 69 def Albury 32; Corowa-Rutherglen 40 def by Wodonga 99; Lavington 34 def by North Albury 60; Wodonga Raiders 51 def Wangaratta 31; Myrtleford 23 def by Yarrawonga 39. 15 & UNDER GIRLS: Wodonga Raiders 32 def Wangaratta 20; Corowa-Rutherglen 29 def by Wodonga 43; Lavington 33 def by North Albury 39; Wangaratta Rovers 37 def Albury 25; Myrtleford 51 def Yarrawonga 7.

THIRDS RESULTS

A GRADE LADDER Pts %

1 Yarrawonga 24 142.24

2 Wangaratta 20 139.30

3 Myrtleford 16 145.24

4 Lavington 12 124.29

5 Wodonga Raiders 12 113.90

6 Albury 8 93.83

7 North Albury 4 79.22

8 Wodonga 0 61.31

9 Wangaratta Rovers 0 54.43

Myrtleford 12.9.81 def Yarrawonga 5.11.41: BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Marcello Vescio, Saxon Rosser, Luke Nannipieri, Jude Browne, Jack Hazeldine, Harry Mckerral. YARRAWONGA: Ned Harvey, Lochie Forge, Hunter Frauenfelder, Lockie Dwyer, Mitchell Parker, Luke Slattery. Wangaratta Rovers 12.13.85 def Albury 8.4.52: BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Judd Schubert, Tom Forrest, William Ashton, Riley Allan, Ryley Ely, Preston Coleman. ALBURY: No best players have been selected.

Lavington 9.16.70 def North Albury 6.3.39: BEST: LAVINGTON: Corby Robertson, Xavier Russell, Oscar Lyons, Patrick Lavis, Jack Costello, Caleb Clemson. NORTH ALBURY: James Webb, Daniel Harvey, Cooper McIntosh, Connor Hetherton, Jesse OBrien.

Wodonga Raiders 11.15.81 def Wangaratta 6.8.44: BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Archer Scammell, Harry Sweetman, Beau O’Neill, Bailey Smith, Jack Stewart, Angus Quinn. WANGARATTA: Ned O’Kane, Hugh Canning, Keahn Driscoll, Joe Berry, Charley Holland-Dean.

GOALS: LAVINGTON: Jack Driscoll 2; Luke Garland 1; Maclayn Hallows 1; Tim Hanna 1; Tom Hargreave 1; Jack Kirley 1. NORTH ALBURY: Joshua Minogue 2; Tim Broomhead 1; Isaac Campbell 1; Layton Taylor 1. BEST: LAVINGTON: Conor Willis; Tim Hanna; Jack Driscoll; Luke Garland; Benjamin Ashley-Cooper; Adam Butler. NORTH ALBURY: Archer Gardiner; Fletcher Ramage; Cayden Winter; Jackson Weidemann; Isaac Campbell; Nathan Dennis.

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Jason Burke 3; Indhi Kotzur 1; Samuel McKenzie 1; Charlie St John 1; Lewis Waters 1; Mitchell Way 1; Zac Whitsed 1. WANGARATTA: Callum Moore 5; Jackson Clarke 3; Daine Porter 3; Harrison Hewitt 2; Mark Anderson 1; Fraser Ellis 1; Daniel Saunders 1; Harrison Smart 1; Murray Waite 1 BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Alex Daly; Hayden Clarke; Charlie St John; Jason Burke; Bradley St John; Ned Conway. WANGARATTA: Callum Moore; Harrison Hewitt; Cameron Barrett; Murray Waite; Jackson Clarke; Daniel Saunders.

INTERLEAGUE BYE - MAY 20

ROUND 7 - MAY 27

YARRAWONGA V COROWA-RUTHERGLEN

WODONGA V WANGARATTA ROVERS

NORTH ALBURY V MYRTLEFORD

WANGARATTA V LAVINGTON

ALBURY V RAIDERS

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE:

Whorouly 40 def by King Valley 49; Greta 51 def Benalla All Blacks 19; Milawa 65 def North Wangaratta 25; Tarrawingee 50 def Bonnie Doon 44; Bright 31 def by Goorambat 47

B GRADE:

Whorouly 38 def by King Valley 41; Greta 28 def by Benalla All Blacks 56; Milawa 64 def North Wangaratta 22; Tarrawingee 31 def by Bonnie Doon 66; Bright 34 def by Goorambat 60

B RESERVE:

Whorouly 57 def King Valley 33; Greta 40 def by Benalla All Blacks 43; Milawa 66 def North Wangaratta 14; Tarrawingee 15 def by Bonnie Doon 65; Bright 61 def Goorambat 17

C GRADE:

Whorouly 35 def King Valley 18; Greta 39 def by Benalla All Blacks 40; Milawa 35 def North Wangaratta 31; Tarrawingee 43 def by Bonnie Doon 51; Bright 47 def Goorambat 43

UNDER 15s:

Whorouly 30 def King Valley 6; Greta 34 def Benalla All Blacks 16; Milawa 29 def North Wangaratta 10; Tarrawingee 14 def by Bonnie Doon 25; Bright 28 def Goorambat 13

ROUND 8

SATURDAY, MAY 20

MILAWA VS WHOROULY BONNIE DOON VS KING VALLEY

NORTH WANGARATTA VS BRIGHT

TARRAWINGEE VS MOYHU

GOORAMBAT VS

BENALLA ALL BLACKS

GRETA - BYE

Wangaratta Rovers .....6.4.40 Albury ......................10.7.67

BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Connor Shanley, Noah Amery, Joshua Newton, Connor Crimmins, Elijah Amery, Nathan Gamble. ALBURY: Will Unthank, William Blomeley, Zachary Gigliotti, Harry Cameron, Max Bruton, Bailey Hodgson.

Lavington ...............10.14.74

North Albury..............6.2.38

BEST: LAVINGTON: Charlie Sanson, Bailey Pirnag, Harrison Thomas, Aidan Cook, Darcy Hennessy, Josh Roscarel. NORTH ALBURY: Joel Gare, Jamieson Bouffler, Callum Pattinson, Zac Bonetti, Chris Iannelli.

Wodonga Raiders .......2.1.13

Wangaratta...........19.13.127

BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Tyrone Ellis, Angus Eberle, Blake Lieschke, Angus Sinclair, Merick Tadeo, Thomas Gibbs. WANGARATTA: Will O’keefe, Ben Bray, Waitai Tua, Daniel Tidball, Thomas Gorman, Dusty Holland. Myrtleford ...................1.3.9 Yarrawonga ..........18.11.119

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Levi Young, jye gribbin, Mitchell Botter, Josh Jones, Charlie Crisp, Benjamin Paddle. YARRAWONGA: Ross Mulquiney, Douglas Arnold, Beau Seymour, Brady Black, Luke Congram, Tom McKimmie.

SCOREBOARD RESERVES RESULTS

GOALS: WHOROULY: Rhys Goodley 4; Lachlan Moore 2; Jake Riley 2; Cameron Wood 2; Riley Calvene 1; Samuel Piazza 1. KING VALLEY: Charlie Arthur 2; Aaron Cheong 1; Anthony Ciancio 1; William Davies 1; Thomas Stewart 1; Ryan Wait 1; Beau Wheeler 1. BEST: WHOROULY: Matthew Harris; Cameron Wood; Jake Riley; Rhys Goodley; William Allen; Lachlan Moore. KING VALLEY: Vincent Star; Thomas Stewart; Bradley Collihole; Sam Evans; Beau Wheeler; William Davies.

GRETA

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 0.3 2.4 3.4 5.5.35

GOALS: GRETA: Tyler Arrowsmith 4; Brenton Newbold 4; Daniel Cassidy 3; James McClounan 3; Lachie Kennett 2; Bryce Hooper 1; Jarrod Morham 1; Nicholas Pell 1; Ned Rohrt 1; Mark Wettern 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Dylan Sinclair 2; Cody Crawford 1; Joshua Hyland 1; Chelton Orchard 1. BEST: GRETA: Lachie Kennett; James McClounan; Nicholas Pell; Tyler Arrowsmith; Bradley Whinray; Brenton Newbold. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: David Button; Cody Crawford; Brendon Smith; Jake Jones; Kieran Linke; Chelton Orchard.

MILAWA 2.3 4.5 9.9 13.12.90

NORTH WANGARATTA 0.0 0.1 0.1 1.2.8

GOALS: MILAWA: Harry Allan 3; Ben Clarke 2; Declan Joyce-Lawford 2; Patrick Rattray 2; Liam Byrne 1; Sebastian De Napoli 1; Luke Toohey 1; Steven Williamson 1. NORTH

WANGARATTA: Flynn Butterworth 1. BEST: MILAWA: Liam Byrne; Ben Clarke; Daniel Bihun; xavier Ham; Jarryd Wallace; Steven Williamson. NORTH WANGARATTA: David Killen; Adam Enever; Kyle McQuade; Harry Miller; Taylor O’Brien.

TARRAWINGEE 0.1 1.3 3.3 5.5.35

BONNIE DOON 6.4 15.8 21.14 25.19.169

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Jalees Khan 2; Ryan Hearne 1; Jeremy Lawford 1. BONNIE DOON: Will Foster 8; Luke Murray 5; Joel Sanford 3; Al Bennett 2; Beau Smith 2; Zak Bailey 1; Luke Berriman 1; Jayjay Curtin 1; James Fox 1; James Law 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Sam Piper; Sam Peters; Hugh Amery; Patrick Byrne; Jeremy Lawford. BONNIE DOON: James Law; Joel Sanford; Will Foster; Luke Berriman; Morgan Evans; Matthew Hedin.

BRIGHT 2.5 8.9 13.13 18.16.124

GOORAMBAT 1.2 2.3 2.4 2.6.18

GOALS: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 8; Riley O’Shea 3; Jack Dalbosco 2; Kieren Jamieson 2; Samuel Dalbosco 1; Harry Jamieson 1; Jet Walton 1. GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 1; John House 1. BEST: BRIGHT: Darcy Sholl; Cooper Thomason; Samuel Dalbosco; Max Rampling; Chad Martin; Harry Jamieson. GOORAMBAT: Jamie Dunne; Alexander Moloney; Charles Hunter; Rick Walker; Kobe Black; Benjamin Reaburn.

Whorouly .................10.5.65 King Valley ................5.4.34

BEST: WHOROULY: Harrison Colville, Jack Rufford-sharpe, Ned Pascoe, Macauley Murtagh, Adam Harris, Adam Pascoe. KING VALLEY: Alex Jacobson, Michael Denholm, Joel Burchall, James Hansen, Alex Tatulaschwili, Shane Lindsay. Milawa .....................14.7.91 North Wangaratta ...10.11.71

BEST: MILAWA: Tim Leslie, Zachary Wallace, Tim Mortimer, Thomas Brown, John Jones, Jordan Friend. NORTH WANGARATTA: Hayden Gray, William Petersen, Corey Dagoli, Luke Brown, Cody Johnston, Liam Dalton. Tarrawingee ..............4.3.27 Bonnie Doon .........23.14.152

BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Lukas Allan, Tyler Heywood, Gerard Nardu, Michael Smith, Harry Gorman. BONNIE DOON: Isaac Murray, Matthew Cocks, Lachlan Pinder, Ben Kelleher, Michael Heaysman. Bright ..................29.16.190

Goorambat ................2.2.14

BEST: BRIGHT: Tom Crozier, Thomas Mullane-Grant, Dylan Bursill, Jed Pryor, Adam Whelann, Mitchell Tesoriero GOORAMBAT: Jack Williams, Josh Canty, Todd Haslam, Aiden Phillips, Dylan Brain, Wil Hoskins. Greta def Benalla All Blacks (Forfeit)

MATCH REVIEWS

Whorouly produce six-goal final term to run over the Roos

take the win by 31 points, its second victory for the year.

WHOROULY’S senior squad got some reward for all their efforts on Saturday, when a dominant final quarter saw the Lions blow King Valley away 12.10 (82) to 8.3 (51) at Whorouly.

King Valley came out firing, smashing out to a 15-point lead in the first term, thanks to some clean passages of play.

The Lions switched on through the second, coming within three points of the Roos by half time, not helped by inaccuracies and minor scores in front of goal.

The struggle continued after half time, as neither side could pull away in the third quarter.

With a point in it through the final term, Whorouly reached an extra gear, booting six goals to one to

Rhys Goodley (four goals) and Matt Harris were strong up forward for the Lions, while Jake Riley and Will Allen were instrumental around the contest.

Whorouly coach Riley Calvene said the win was a great reward for the side.

“I’m very happy, I think our fight at the end was really good - we’d been down all day, and I think our last quarter was excellent,” he said.

“I think King Valley started really well, and we were slow to react early on.

“They were able to get their hands on the ball and use it pretty well and they caught us out a fair bit.

“We were slow to start but fortunately we found a way back into the game.”

Calvene said the ball use and decision-making in the final term was exceptional, and proved the Lions were a threat if underestimated.

“We just had to look after the ball - if we could be composed, take care of the ball, we’d be able to open the game up,” he said.

“Fortunately enough, in the last 10 minutes we were able to control the ball, and we were able to kick four goals in that last part.

“I think our tackle pressure and our hunt around the ball were really good, it creates opportunity for us, I’m really happy with our pressure.”

Whorouly’s reserves also tasted success, fighting out a hard battle with a talented King Valley side to take the win 10.5 (65) to 5.4 (34).

The Lions will have a challenging match this weekend, when they head along the Snow Road to take on the fourth-placed Milawa Demons.

“We’re looking forward to Milawa,” Calvene said.

“It’s about the rest of our year now, so it’s important that we chip away at it and try and get a result.”

Roos upset Whorouly on Pink Day

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WHOROULY’S A grade squad were handed a humbling loss at the hands of King Valley at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve on Saturday, the Lions unable to maintain the intensity to go down 40-49.

The club’s traditional Mother’s Day pink match went in the Lions’ favour early on, with Whorouly up by three goals by quarter time, a margin which was pared back to a single goal by the half.

King Valley surged in the third term, surpassing the Lions to take a five goal lead heading into the final term, which ballooned out to nine by the end of the match.

Coach Ebony Allen said the Roos put up a very strong game.

“It was a good hit out against King Valley, not the result we wanted but credit to them, they have picked up some good players and were just too good for us on the day,” she said.

“I was really happy with our first half of netball.

“After the previous week against Greta, our aim was to have a strong start and we were able to do that and get the early lead.

“We went back to our usual style of netball and had confidence and trust within the team which is what had let us down last week.

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“King Valley got some momentum heading into the third quarter and unfortunately our intensity dropped off which you can’t afford to do in those close matches.”

This is the second match in a row the Lions have dropped, and now sit third on the ladder and face an undefeated Demons squad at Milawa this weekend.

Allen said her squad needed to focus on playing consistent netball for the duration of the match if they wanted to give Milawa a run for their money.

“I think we just need to focus on putting out a four-quarter effort,” she said.

“You can’t win games by

only playing a strong half of game of netball so our main focus moving forward will be maintaining that high intensity for the full match and not letting teams get that momentum swing.

“Milawa are a quality side so it will be another tough match up coming up against them.

“We have some things to work on at training and if we can implement them in Saturday’s game then it should be a good contest.”

In other results from the weekend, the under 15 Lions stole the show with a 30-6 win, C grade won 35-18, B reserve soared with a 57-33 victory, and B grade went down 38-41.

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CAUGHT: Will Allen gets wrapped up by Brad Collihole.

TRAPPED: Cameron Wood tries to legally dospose of the ball.

GONE: Sam Evans ducks his head into Sam Piazza’s tackle in the Lions’ 31-point win over King Valley.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

OPTIONS NEEDED: Katie Ivone looks to change the angle of attack in the Lions’ nine-goal loss on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

Sluggish Mountain Men belt Bats

By NATHAN DE VRIES

BRIGHT’S season of hot form continued on Saturday after an uncharacteristic first half against Goorambat at Pioneer Park, with the Mountain Men taking the four points 18.16 (124) to 2.6 (18).

Heading into the match as clear favourites, Bright were slow off the mark and played to the Bats’ game style, with goal kicking inaccuracies leading to a quarter time lead of just nine points.

The contested play continued through the second term, but Bright started to find the middle of the goal posts more often, with a sixgoal-to-one quarter putting scoreboard pressure on the Bats.

The onslaught continued after the long break, with a much-improved second half allowing Bright to move the ball cleanly by foot and deny the Bats any chance on goal.

Cooper Thomason was a beacon up forward for the Mountain Men, finishing with eight goals, while Riley O’Shea, Kieren Jamieson and Jack Dalbosco also picked up multiple majors.

Bright coach Paul Har-

By NATHAN DE VRIES

BRIGHT’S A grade netball squad performed well against a fired-up Goorambat side, downed 31-47 at Pioneer Park on Saturday.

Fresh off the bye and facing a strong opposition, Bright kept pace early, well in the hunt at quarter time trailing by just three goals.

Goorambat managed to push the lead out to eight goals by half time, but Bright kept fighting to limit the damage done.

Bright managed to add on seven goals in the final term to go down by 16 goals.

rison said his side did well to clean up their act after a poor first half.

“I must admit, it’s not the best game we’ve played in a long time, we were pretty sloppy,” he said.

“To Goorambat’s credit, they made it a bit of a contest and a bit of an ugly game of footy - their pressure was fairly high, and I think at times when we play some teams like that, we can play

their brand of footy in the first half.

“When we win the footy back, we rush it and try and force things to happen because our opposition are doing similar things.

“In the second half, we concentrated on sticking to our brand of footy, using the ball by foot until it opens up and then taking the game on.”

“I was pretty disappointed

with their first two-to-three quarters, I think it could’ve been a much bigger margin, but to Goorambat’s credit, their pressure was high and they kept fighting the game out too.”

The win puts Bright two wins behind Greta at second, with a mammoth percentage of 316.73.

They travel across to North Wangaratta this weekend to take on the Hawks in what is

shaping up to be a cracking contest.

“We’ve got to go down there to their ground and show them respect, we’ll show them respect early then hopefully be able to build off that,” Harrison said.

“We get some nice ballmovers back this weekend, we get Nick Lebish, Nick Howell, Nathan Lyons all back in this week, three of our best four or

five midfielders.

“That will really help us in the middle and probably straighten us up around our forward half as well, because some of the guys who were playing midfield on the weekend are generally our smaller forwards.”

The Bright reserves also took a victory over Goorambat by 176 points, with Thomas Mullane-Grant ending with 13 goals.

Maddi Muller and Lara Lock were kept busy all day in the defence end, while Kristi Hacket shot fairly accurately in her 50th club game.

Coach Marlene Steiner said her side showed a lot of heart throughout the match.

“It was great to see, they started out really well and that made a huge difference to their whole attitude for the whole game,” she said.

“It was a 16 goal loss, but it definitely didn’t look like that on the court.

“They were really competitive and they stuck at it.

“We only made one

change for the day - we just interchanged our midcourt through the day and kept our goalers and defenders the same.

“Our defenders (Muller and Lock) played really well, they combined well and kept changing in and out to give some fresh legs down the court.”

Bright heads across to North Wangaratta this weekend to take on the Hawksboth sides are yet to record an A grade victory this season, with the pressure and intensity sure to be at a fever pitch all game.

“We’ve got some combina-

tions we’ll try out at training and hopefully we’ll put it together and bring home some wins on the weekend,” Steiner said.

“They’re really excitedthey came off the court, both teams (A and B grade) feeling ready for this weekend already.

“It’s only the sixth game we’ve played together as teams, and each week’s been a different line-up.”

In other grades, the 15 and under side took the win 28-13, the C grade got home 47-43, B reserve had a massive win 61-17, and the B grade were defeated 34-60.

SPOILED: Brad Nightingale comes from behind to deny Goorambat the mark.

TALL TAP: Reuben Jamieson wins the truck contest in Bright’s 106-point win over the Bats on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Charlotte Paton

STELLAR CENTRE: Georgina Matters was exceptional against the Bats, taking out best on court honours.

PHOTOS: Charlotte Paton

MATCH REVIEW

Saints succumb to pressure on court

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MYRTLEFORD’S A grade netball squad fell to a hardened and undefeated Yarrawonga Pigeons outfit at McNamara Reserve on Saturday, vanquished 32-53.

The normally accurate Saints missed early chances while the Pigeons capitalised on their opportunities, breaking out to a five-goal lead by quarter time.

Yarrawonga kept forcing turnovers in Myrtleford’s shooting circle, rebounding well and punishing the Saints at the other end of the court.

The margin kept expanding quarter on quarter, with Myrtleford playing catchup all day to go down by 21 goals.

Co-coach Tina Way said the early pressure from the Pigeons got the better of her side.

“It was a tough match, they got a good start on us and we did regather in the first quarter, but Yarrawonga just capitalised on our unforced errors, and they caused errors they were able to capitalise on themselves,” she said.

“Everyone was prepped

and ready to go for the game, I think it was just the pressure that Yarrawonga applies.

“They’re such a strong side that’s been together for a long time, the pressure was on from the first whistle to the last whistle.

“It was very hard to try

Tough first half sinks Saints

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“Jake Sharp got through the game and played pretty well, he kicked a goal which was fantastic,” Millar said.

“He’s a fabulous leader, he knows the game plan inside out - he’s effectively an extension of the coaching structure down on the ground at times with the way we set up and the way we transition the ball.

“He just provides great leadership out on the field for us and that was clearly evident on the weekend, we’re really fortunate to have him back out there playing.”

The O&M heads into the interleague bye this weekend, with Myrtleford set to return to the field on May 27 at Bunton Park against North Albury.

The reserve Saints suffered a tough loss in the midday game, downed 1.3 (9) to 18.11 (119), while the thirds squad picked up a terrific 40 point win, 12.9 (81) to 5.11 (41).

and regather once they got a little bit of a jump on us because of their experience and how much of a quality side they are.”

While the loss did come as a disappointment for the Saints, who currently sit third on the ladder with a 4-1 record, Way said her squad

had time to rectify any issues before their next match on May 27 against North Albury.

“It was about a 20 goal loss - that’s five goals every quarter,” she said.

“We made errors across all areas of the court, and any shots that may not have gone in were rebounded by

them and sent quickly down to their attack line and they capitalised.

“We have the interleague bye this weekend so it’s just a fitness-based training this weekend, then we’d be back into what we do well in regards to our systems and our defensive pressure.

“Hopefully, we’re better prepped for our game against North Albury.”

Three Saints will be in action on the court in the Ovens and Murray’s interleague clash with GVL this weekend, with Sophie Hanrahan, Olivia La Spina and Saige Broz all receiving call-ups.

McPherson secures Rising Star nod

YOUNG Myrtleford talent Ashton McPherson has received the April nomination for the SS&A Ovens and Murray Football Netball League’s Rising Star of the Year Award.

A Rising Star for both football and netball will be selected each month from a list of eligible nominees supplied by clubs.

Wangaratta Rovers’ Molly Murray received the April netball nomination.

Both players nominated have been selected based on their transition from OMFNL underage divisions,

into consistent performers at senior and A grade levels respectively.

A total of five nominees in both football and netball will qualify for the Rising Star of the Year Award, to be presented at the MorrisWilson Medal in September.

Myrtleford senior coach Craig Millar said McPherson was definitely a player to watch in years to come.

“Since Ashton started training with the senior program, he has committed fully to his training and has been outstanding,” said.

“It is hard to believe he is only 16 years old.

“He is a good decisionmaker with the ball in hand and is a real competitor - he doesn’t like to be beaten.

“He plays his role in the team really well and his team-first attitude is a real feature of his game.

“The McPherson name is synonymous with Myrtleford, and we look forward to watching his senior career unfold.

“If he continues to work hard, he will be a good player for our club for many years to come.”

JACK OF ALL TRADES: Simon Curtis was on fire all game, racking up 27 disposals and seven inside 50s as well as a goal.

COMEBACK KING: Jake Sharp was inspiring in his return to senior footy, laying massive tackles all day.

HEATED CONTEST: Tyler Harrington takes on Yarrawonga’s Cameron Wilson in the Saints’ 45-point loss to the Pigeons. PHOTOS: Janet Watt

DYNAMIC MOVEMENT: Evie Hughes grabs a difficult pass through the midcourt.

PRESSURE SHOT: Bec Piazza looks to shoot over Yarrawonga goal defence Kylie Leslie in the Saints’ 21-goal loss to the Pigeons. PHOTOS: Janet Watt

RISING STAR: Ashton McPherson has received the April nomination for the SS&A Ovens and Murray Football Netball League’s Rising Star of the Year Award. PHOTO: Janet Watt

2023 afl businesstipping footy

Round 8

Saturday 20th May

Milawa v Whorouly

Bonnie Doon v King Valley

Nth Wangaratta v Bright

Tarrawingee v Moyhu

Goorambat v Benalla

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Kyle Arter ....................................50

Katie Ivone ..................................50

Amanda Toner .............................50

Cesare Rizzi ................................50

Helen Haines ...............................43

Friday, May 19

Port Adelaide vs. Melbourne

Saturday, May 20

Nth Melbourne vs. Sydney

Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide

Fremantle vs. Geelong

Brisbane vs. Gold Coast

Essendon vs. Richmond

Sunday, May 21

Hawthorn vs. West Coast

Carlton vs. Collingwood GWS vs.

Bombers tame Tigers in netball thriller

By DANIEL SAVILLE

AN amazing away win against a genuine finals contender has catapulted the Dederang-Mount Beauty A grade netball side into the top five.

The Bombers held their nerve in a tense final quarter to defeat the Barnawartha Tigers by two goals - 45 goals to 43.

Remarkably, there was only one goal splitting the teams after five games of the regular season and both teams did not disappoint the crowd that followed the game on a spectacular autumn day.

It was an extremely tight tussle from start to finish as the margin never crept over a handful of goals.

Scores were level at the first break as the Bombers trailed by the smallest of margins at half-time (20-21).

Normal programming resumed in the second half with the scores locked once again with one quarter to go.

The visiting Bombers have relied on and have confidence in their strong secondhalf performances all year, stretching the margin to four goals during the final term and held on for the remaining few minutes to win their fourth game of the season.

Dederang-Mount Beauty’s defence made the most of some inaccurate shooting from Barnawartha and this could well have been the difference between the two sides.

The Bombers’ attacking group, led by captain Alysha de Koeyer with 32 goals, shot at 70 per cent, while the Tigers converted only half of their goal-scoring opportunities.

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FULL CONTROL

Amber Howell showed her touch of class on Sunday as she weaved around an opposition defender and went on to score in a triumphant homecoming for the Myrtleford Savoy women winning 6-0 over the Boomers. Full Savoys coverage on page 30.

Tough first half sinks Saints

MYRTLEFORD’S tough season continued on Saturday, when the Saints couldn’t match a strong Yarrawonga Pigeons side to take their fourth loss of the year 13.5 (83) to 19.14 (128) at McNamara Reserve.

The traditional Mental Health Round match got off to a flyer for the home side, with Myrtleford kicking the first two goals of the game courtesy of Kyle Winter-Irving, before the Pigeons began to fight back.

The visitors kicked the next five goals to take a 26-point lead heading into quarter time.

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

Myrtleford struggled to keep pace with the Pigeons’ spread coming out of half-back, with Yarrawonga racking up possessions and moving the ball well, rewarding them on the scoreboard with a 32-point margin by the half.

The Saints clicked into gear in the second half, kicking six goals to Yarrawonga’s seven though the

final quarters, but the damage had already been done, the Pigeons home by 45 points.

Winter-Irving kicked four majors in a best on ground performance, supported by Sam Hilton-Joyce, Tom Cappellari and Ryley Sharp.

Coach Craig Millar said his squad bounced back well from a difficult first half.

“When we were really challenged and it looked like the game had really opened up, our players dug deep and were able to stay with them,” he said.

“They got off to a pretty good

start which made it difficult to peg it back from there - I think they were five or six goals up at halftime.

“We finished the game off strong, and that was what I was really pleased with.

“They’ve got a lot of experienced players, they were just able to turn it on when they needed to.”

The Saints were lifted by returning player Jake Sharp, who managed to run out the game in his first senior match back from a knee injury.

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PHOTO: Janet Watt

Photo credit: Samantha Cole (TOP)

Madeline Kate (BOTTOM)

A winery wedding in the country at Annapurna Estate

A BEAUTIFUL country setting can provide all the sought after elements to a wedding - romance, intimacy and that personal touch that is lacking in clichéd function centres.

However, many bridal couples are daunted by the idea of organising a wedding so far from home.

The thought of synchronising guests, goods and services over distance can be overwhelming.

But it doesn’t need to be according to Ezio Minutello, wedding co-ordinator at Annapurna Estate.

“We pride ourselves on helping couples bring all those elements together effortlessly,” Ezio said.

“Our speciality is hosting a wedding which has that personal touch because it is tailor-made to the bridal couple’s individual requirements.

“We have hosted reception brunches, afternoon teas, buffets, cocktail parties, spit roasts and sit down dinner menus with anywhere from a cosy 30 to 130 or more guests.

“With our chef, Daniel, we work with couples to design a menu and occasion that suits their

budget and provides value for money.

“We have successfully created elegant wedding dinners and

informal celebrations alike.

“String quartets, rock duos, jazz bands and even an international gypsy troupe have performed on

our stage and we have a long list of musicians on file.

“Likewise, cake decorators, florists and talented local

photographers are listed with us.”

The vineyard set in the alps offers such a spectacular backdrop, that couples often choose to have their wedding service and photo shoot at Annapurna Estate.

Nestled in the upper Kiewa Valley, Mt Beauty is a charming town to spend a weekend and visitors will find that it boasts a fantastic range of accommodation from the picturesque and affordable caravan parks, through well-appointed motels and classy five star self-contained units.

“Warm summer nights are especially romantic, but every season has its appeal and Annapurna Estate is a stunning wedding venue all year,” Ezio added.

“Despite the alpine location, there is no need to be worried about the weather.

“With our recent renovations we can seat more guests undercover, provide heating and still offer that sense of openness with unique panoramic views.”

To learn more about how Annapurna Estate can make your dream day shine, contact them today.

WARMTH AND CHARM: Every season has its appeal at the stunning Annapurna Estate, especially during winter.

Outstanding views and a perfect backdrop

WHEN looking for a wedding venue in North East Victoria, look no further than the Wangaratta Turf Club.

They boast Wangaratta’s largest and most modern facility, amazing views, and the ability to cater for events with thousands of attendees within their landscaped surroundings.

The Wangaratta Turf Club has a number of picturesque locations for that picture perfect wedding photo including on their beautiful lawns or at their rotunda.

The modern grandstand can even provide the unique backdrop for your ceremony.

When it comes to the reception, there are indoor or outdoor choices with a variety of rooms and sizes for fun and formalities.

Two smaller suites on the third floor offer private bars and stunning views and are idyllic for a small intimate

function - or even your ceremony.

Level 1 has one of the most beautiful function rooms you have ever seen with three sides of floor to ceiling windows allowing natural light to set the scene.

This room has the flexibility to be divided into smaller rooms if needed and the experienced inhouse catering team at the Wangaratta Turf Club will work with you to create the perfect menu and can cater for as little as 20 or as many as 500 people.

You can look forward to a variety of food choices from an intimate dinner, a widespread buffet, a formal three course meal or even a relaxed cocktail party.

Speak to the events team today to discuss all your options and book your venue tour via wangaratta@ countryracing.com.au or call (03) 5722 1242 for more information.

OPTIONS: There are several locations for your ceremony, photos and reception.

Brides and grooms can relax, Kerrie has got this

WEDDINGS can be a stressful planning journey with so many details to exact and think about.

But brides and grooms can relax because Kerrie from Bring Around a PosY has got this.

She will take all your stress away and your floral ordering will be a breeze.

Emotion is Kerrie’s design tool and she will guide you in your options and choices from the moment you first reach out.

“By providing me with your colour palette for your day and wedding setting I can work on a mood board of choices to get to know you and your perfect vision for the wedding day,” Kerrie said.

“From there it’s easy to put it all together - just a few questions around your preferred flowers list and clear communication and your time and focus can turn to other planning tasks.”

Kerrie immerses herself in the care and trust given to her by clients and feels privileged and honoured to help create the perfect flower arrangements

for the most special and memorable of days.

The care Kerrie takes flows through to all her

designs and you’ll be glad you chose her to take care of all your wedding floral requirements.

ROMANTIC candlelit venues, flattering, soft sunlight for your photographs, red wine, the sound of a crackling fire and a hearty meal at the reception - these are all good reasons to celebrate a wedding in winter.

Typically, there are less social events and weddings during winter so guests are more likely to be able to come and they won’t have ‘wedding hangover’ from constant casual drinks or celebrations.

They might be more inclined to lengthen their stay, giving you extra time to catch up.

When it comes to what to wear, the option of something more casual or chic can be styled up with a long or short jacket or a functional shawl which will be easy to remove before you hit the dance floor, but offer you enough warmth while you’re sitting down catching up with family and friends.

Long-sleeved wedding dresses and well-cut suits in shades other than brown or pale blue have

also come a long way since the 1960s and 1970s so you might be able to update your mother or grandmother’s dress to something that’s a little more ‘you’.

Maybe your tastes run in a different way ... who says you can’t ask your guests to get dressed up in their best pair of sweatpants for your wedding celebration? It is your day after all.

WONDERFUL WINTER: Winter weddings offer intimacy and the chance to get cosy by a fire.

Make your smile the ‘something’ new on your special day

IF you think a picture-perfect smile is out of your reach... think again.

Evolve Orthodontics has a clear alternative to traditional braces that can help you achieve a smile to be proud of.

Clear, removable and comfortable, Aligners can transform your smile in just a few months.

The best part is, a new smile doesn’t wash off at the end of the day - you can enjoy it for the rest of your life together.

Book your free, no-obligation consultation with the dedicated team at Evolve Orthodontics today to discuss how Orthodontic treatment can fit in to your dream wedding plan.

Their treatment co-ordinators Erin and Kristy work closely with their specialist orthodontist, to guide you through the initial treatment process and will be with you every step of the way as you start your journey towards your picture perfect smile.

Your personal treatment coordinator works with you to ensure your treatment and all the events associated are scheduled in a convenient and efficient way.

They will help arrange a payment plan to cover the cost involved and will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed and confident decision.

Evolve Orthodontics use the revolutionary Dental Monitoring technology to make sure your treatment stays on track in the countdown to your big day.

Say yes to the smile of your dreams.

To request a free consultation visit www.evolveorthodontics.com.au.

Just what does a celebrant do?

YOUR chosen celebrant’s whole focus is to help you design a celebration that will “make all your dreams come true.”

The celebrant will try to truly get to know the couple, learning all about their ‘love story’ and considering ways in which to incorporate that into their own specially designed ceremony.

Some couples may want to incorporate special rituals that will make their celebration ‘stand out’ or ask family or friends not otherwise involved in the wedding party to do a ‘special reading’.

“We would encourage everyone to explore their own cultural and spiritual heritage and beliefs when looking to design their own personal ceremony,” Sandra from Dream Believer Celebrancy said.

“We are happy to explore any cultural or spiritual requests.”

The role of the celebrant may involve working with any additional people involved in the ceremony, ensuring that everyone

can help you incorporate special elements to your wedding ceremony.

is comfortable and clear about their role and where it fits in with the ceremony as a whole.

Aside from writing the

Mobile catering is a real option

personalised ceremony, the role of the celebrant is to ensure that all the legalities are adhered to, including assisting with garnering required permits for park or beach locations.

The celebrant will liaise with all the other vendors, including the venue, photographer/ videographer and the person responsible for the music, ensuring everyone is clear about their role.

“I feel that a large part of the job is to ensure that the ceremony runs as efficiently as possible.” Sandra said.

“In many ways, we might operate as a quasi ‘wedding planner’, ensuring that the ceremony runs as smoothly as possible on the day.”

“It is also possible to extend the contract and hire us to MC the reception, which will provide continuance of the liaison service, guaranteeing a smooth running of the reception,” she said.

YOU have the perfect reception venue in mind.

Then you find out that they don’t offer food.

Your perfect location suddenly doesn’t seem so perfect, does it?

There is no need to worry, because that’s when mobile, on-site catering companies come to the rescue.

Whether your venue is a private property, a rented holiday house, a local hall, a vineyard or something else entirely, mobile catering might be just what you need.

During lockdowns and the unknown during COVID, many bricks and mortar businesses ‘pivoted’ and found new ways to provide their well-known and delicious food to new and regular customers.

Many offered a takeaway or delivery service whereas others, who were already dipping their toes into the catering service waters, took a chance and dove right in, preparing themselves for when life got ‘back to normal’ by

renovating or enlarging their catering kitchens or vehicles and updating their menu options.

With so many celebrations postponed and previously booked or dream venues still somewhat unavailable, it’s good to know that

there are a number of local businesses who offer mobile catering especially for weddings, wherever you choose to have it.

So when considering the reception and food element for your big day, consider a local mobile, onsite caterer.

INDIVIDUAL: Celebrants

HAVE KITCHEN, WILL TRAVEL: Thanks to the COVID epidemic, many businesses took the opportunity to offer new options to customers, including mobile catering.

The perfect location for your perfect day

THE Pavilion at Buller Wines is the ideal venue for your wedding this year and beyond.

With flexible wedding packages available, the friendly team will sit down with couples and design a unique package just for their special day.

Ceremony locations abound, with favourites being at the old gum tree in front of the vineyard on The Calliope Lawn and on the second lawn area under dappled shade from beautiful deciduous trees.

A dedicated bridal car entrance is currently under construction and will feature a row of white roses for guests to make their way to the ceremony location.

Their ceremony package includes signing table, arbour and ceremony chairs and the team at The Pavilion will set everything up out on the lawn, or in the case of inclement weather, inside.

When it comes to your photos, the winery has some amazing photo location opportunities with a backdrop of old buildings, the vineyard and the expansive lawn areas.

While couples are getting their photos taken, guests can take part

in lawn games while enjoying canapes out on the lawn and drinks are served from the pop up lawn bar, which makes for a lovely, relaxed afternoon.

Then it’s time for the allimportant reception where couples can choose from traditional alternate plated meals

to a cocktail style, all paired with beautiful wine from Buller Wines. There’s even a Mimosa Bar option and, for the warmer months, couples can book an ice cream cart to provide an exciting little treat to finish the night on.

Alternatively, if you want to celebrate a post-wedding brunch

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Celebrate your special day at The Pavilion, in a picturesque setting, overlooking the historic Calliope Vineyard at Buller Wines, Rutherglen.

The perfect setting for your beautiful winery wedding, spacious lawn areas, gardens, vineyard and vintage buildings for amazing photo locations.

Our flexible packages will have you and your guests enjoying delicious food paired with the perfect wine in our relaxed, elegant and slightly rustic Pavilion.

We have the flexibility to cater for weddings from 30 - 130 guests for a sit down function, including dance area.

And coming very soon, Vine Views accommodation, opening on site, with views across the vineyard, the perfect place to retreat to, after your day of celebration.

Ceremony

or lunch you can book space inside or spill out onto the lawn.

Eight new one bedroom Vine Views apartments will open later this year where bridal parties can prepare before the wedding and/ or have a place to retire to after the wedding. There will be two ‘views’

available - the historic Calliope vineyard or garden views.

The Pavilion at Buller Wines offer some helpful hints for couples when it comes to choosing your ceremony and reception venue/s:

Always have a plan B for your outdoor ceremony - make sure that you love any inside venue you choose just as much as your outdoor setting.

At The Pavilion, they utilise one of their indoor rooms which comes complete with an arch window and is the perfect backdrop for your ceremony. Transport - you want to make it as easy as possible for your guests to arrive at your wedding (and on time) and there are several local bus companies that can be booked for transporting guests between their accommodation in Corowa and Rutherglen and The Pavilion and to collect them to take them home again.

There are still some available dates for weddings in 2023 at The Pavilion at Buller Wines and they are now taking bookings for 2024 so contact the friendly team today and discuss your ideal, unique wedding.

*Vine Views at Buller Wines accommodation opening soon in 2023

hello@thepavilionrestaurant.com.au

Get in touch and we will send you our wedding brochure and welcome you for a site visit.

https://www.mcquiltonproductions.com.au

Photography ~ McQuilton Productions

PERFECTLY PLACED: The Pavilion at Buller Wines is the ideal venue for your wedding.

Celebrate your way at Feathertop Private Estate

WITH 360-degree views of Mount Buffalo and the valleys, plentiful vistas of vineyards and exclusive Tuscan inspired architecture, Feathertop Private Estate will ensure your wedding is as romantic and memorable as you have always imagined it will be.

Feathertop has been delivering weddings for more than 30 years and has built great relationships with local like-minded professionals.

They have a list of preferred partners from celebrants, to hair and make-up, photographers, videographers and florals.

Holding your event at Feathertop Private Estate ensures exclusive use of a dedicated wedding planner and stylist to assist with all your coordination and planning in the lead up and on the day, so you can enjoy the day stress free knowing you have professional care.

The estate’s newest addition, The Vineyard Residence, is the perfect

location if you are looking to elope or have a small intimate family celebration.

The Vineyard Residence is a spectacular architecturally designed luxury home, showcasing its intoxicating vineyard views and breathtaking

views of the region’s famous Mt Buffalo.

The Residence is unbeatable for its grandeur and features whilst still maintaining a sense of place in the surrounding landscape.

The Private Estate can

accommodate up to 18 people with The Vineyard Residence sleeping 10; Mount Buffalo View Apartment sleeping six; and Peggy Adelaide Penthouse sleeping two. You will be guaranteed that getting ready on

your special day becomes luxurious, easy and stress free with plenty of space for bridal parties and families to relax.

The Vineyard Residence can cater for seated celebrations of up to 30 people or cocktail style

celebrations for up to 50 guests.

Operating as a private estate allows you and your guests to enjoy the property exclusively for the duration of your events.

This extends beyond your ceremony and reception and can also include any pre or post wedding celebrations you may want to organise (eg; welcome Friday dinners, private tastings, recoveries, hen’s pampering or stay for a few extra days to kick start your honeymoon).

Event styling with casual canapes or grazing tables, to formal seated degustations and decadent dessert bars, Feathertop can work with you to design anything you have on your wedding vision board.

All events are individually styled and coordinated so call Feathertop Private Estate today on (03) 57562356 or email functions@ feathertopwinery.com.au to arrange your special day.

FEATHERTOP PRIVATE ESTATE

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WHAT A VIEW: The Vineyard Residence at Feathertop Private Estate is the perfect place to relax and unwind after your nuptials.